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Deuteronomy 10:16
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A Call to Obedience
15Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.16Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more.17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Above all, therefore, they were to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts, i.e., to lay aside all insensibility of heart to impressions from the love of God (cf. Lev 26:41; and on the spiritual signification of circumcision, see Gen 17:15-21), and not stiffen their necks any more, i.e., not persist in their obstinacy, or obstinate resistance to God (cf. Deu 9:6, Deu 9:13). Without circumcision of heart, true fear of God and true love of God are both impossible. As a reason for this admonition, Moses adduces in Deu 10:17. the nature and acts of God. Jehovah as the absolute God and Lord is mighty and terrible towards all, without respect of person, and at the same time a just Judge and loving Protector of the helpless and oppressed. From this it follows that the true God will not tolerate haughtiness and stiffness of neck either towards Himself or towards other men, but will punish it without reserve. To set forth emphatically the infinite greatness and might of God, Moses describes Jehovah the God of Israel as the "God of gods," i.e., the supreme God, the essence of all that is divine, of all divine power and might (cf. Psa 136:2), - and as the "Lord of lords," i.e., the supreme, unrestricted Ruler ("the only Potentate," Ti1 6:15), above all powers in heaven and on earth, "a great King above all gods" (Psa 95:3). Compare Rev 17:14 and Rev 19:16, where these predicates are transferred to the exalted Son of God, as the Judge and Conqueror of all dominions and powers that are hostile to God. The predicates which follow describe the unfolding of the omnipotence of God in the government of the world, in which Jehovah manifests Himself as the great, mighty, and terrible God (Psa 89:8), who does not regard the person (cf. Lev 19:15), or accept presents (cf. Deu 16:19), like a human judge.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart--Here he teaches them the true and spiritual meaning of that rite, as was afterwards more strongly urged by Paul (Rom 2:25, Rom 2:29), and should be applied by us to our baptism, which is "not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God" [Pe1 3:21]. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 11
John Gill Bible Commentary
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart,.... Content not yourselves with, nor put your confidence in outward circumcision of the flesh, but be concerned for the circumcision of the heart; for removing from that whatever is disagreeable to the Lord, even all carnality, sensuality, hypocrisy, and superfluity of naughtiness, and for having that put there which is well pleasing in his sight; and which though it is the work of God, and he only can do it and has promised it, yet such an exhortation is made to bring men to a sense of their need of it, and of the importance of it, and to show how agreeable it is to the Lord, and so to stir them up to seek unto him for it; see Deu 30:6. and be no more stiffnecked; froward, obstinate, and disobedient, as they had been hitherto; Deu 9:6.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:16 change your hearts (literally circumcise the foreskin of your hearts): This figure of speech encompasses both inward and outward conformity to the covenant (Gen 17:9-14; Rom 2:28-29).
Deuteronomy 10:16
A Call to Obedience
15Yet the LORD has set His affection on your fathers and loved them. And He has chosen you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, even to this day.16Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more.17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
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Kber-01 the Coming Holocaust 1 of 3
By Art Katz2.9K1:01:59End TimesGEN 17:10EXO 4:24DEU 10:16ROM 2:28PHP 3:3COL 2:11HEB 13:8In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to hear the word of God and emphasizes the importance of being changed by it. He then introduces the concept of "cutting" as a symbol of the covenant with God that Christians often overlook. The speaker shares his personal testimony and highlights the significance of encountering God before embarking on any apostolic mission. He references the story of Moses in Exodus, where Moses encounters God in the burning bush and is called to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. The speaker suggests that this experience will be replicated for all of Israel in the future and expresses concern for the Jewish people worldwide. He urges the audience to seek a deeper understanding of the word of God and to be willing to undergo the process of cutting, similar to what Jesus experienced on the cross. The sermon concludes with a prayer for continued revelation and transformation.
God's Mercies - Part 1
By Joshua Daniel1.1K09:38LEV 19:34DEU 10:16ROM 2:281TI 2:12JAS 3:171PE 3:4
This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining God's wisdom and teachings, highlighting the need to circumcise our hearts and words to align with His ways. It addresses the role of women in prophecy and church administration, cautioning against women usurping authority over men. The message stresses the value of meekness and quiet spirit in women, contrasting it with emotional outbursts. It calls for love towards strangers and breaking down barriers of discrimination and exclusivity.
Day 48, Galatians 1
By David Servant0DEU 10:16JER 4:4ACT 15:1ROM 3:282CO 5:17GAL 5:19GAL 6:15EPH 2:8TIT 3:5David Servant delves into the letter of Galatians, written by Paul around 48 A.D., to address the unique problem of a distorted gospel that had surfaced among the churches. The early church thrived for 18 years without the need for Galatians, indicating God's timing in revealing this crucial message. Paul clarifies that holiness is not the means to salvation, countering the misconception that circumcision and adherence to the Law of Moses were necessary for Gentile believers. The essence of Galatians lies in becoming a new creation in Christ, emphasizing that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works or rituals.
Trust Not in Man
By George Fox0DEU 10:16JER 4:4ACT 7:51ROM 2:28COL 2:11The preacher delves into the significance of circumcision in the Bible, emphasizing the transition from physical circumcision to spiritual circumcision, symbolizing a removal of sin and a new birth in Christ. The sermon explores the historical, cultural, and theological aspects of circumcision, highlighting its importance in the Old Testament and its spiritual implications in the New Testament. The preacher addresses the misconceptions and legalistic views surrounding circumcision, emphasizing the true meaning of circumcision of the heart and the need for internal transformation rather than external rituals.
Have You Been Circumcised?
By Anton Bosch0GEN 17:23DEU 10:16JER 6:10ACT 7:51ROM 2:28PHP 3:3COL 2:11Anton Bosch delves into the significance of circumcision in the Old Testament as a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham, emphasizing that while it was not a condition for entering the covenant, it was essential for remaining a beneficiary of God's blessings. He draws parallels between physical circumcision in the Old Testament and spiritual circumcision in the New Testament, highlighting the importance of having a circumcised heart and ears to hear and understand God's Word, and to submit humbly to Him. Circumcision symbolizes not only the laying aside of negative traits but also embracing positive attributes like worshiping God in Spirit, rejoicing in Christ, and having no confidence in the flesh.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Above all, therefore, they were to circumcise the foreskin of their hearts, i.e., to lay aside all insensibility of heart to impressions from the love of God (cf. Lev 26:41; and on the spiritual signification of circumcision, see Gen 17:15-21), and not stiffen their necks any more, i.e., not persist in their obstinacy, or obstinate resistance to God (cf. Deu 9:6, Deu 9:13). Without circumcision of heart, true fear of God and true love of God are both impossible. As a reason for this admonition, Moses adduces in Deu 10:17. the nature and acts of God. Jehovah as the absolute God and Lord is mighty and terrible towards all, without respect of person, and at the same time a just Judge and loving Protector of the helpless and oppressed. From this it follows that the true God will not tolerate haughtiness and stiffness of neck either towards Himself or towards other men, but will punish it without reserve. To set forth emphatically the infinite greatness and might of God, Moses describes Jehovah the God of Israel as the "God of gods," i.e., the supreme God, the essence of all that is divine, of all divine power and might (cf. Psa 136:2), - and as the "Lord of lords," i.e., the supreme, unrestricted Ruler ("the only Potentate," Ti1 6:15), above all powers in heaven and on earth, "a great King above all gods" (Psa 95:3). Compare Rev 17:14 and Rev 19:16, where these predicates are transferred to the exalted Son of God, as the Judge and Conqueror of all dominions and powers that are hostile to God. The predicates which follow describe the unfolding of the omnipotence of God in the government of the world, in which Jehovah manifests Himself as the great, mighty, and terrible God (Psa 89:8), who does not regard the person (cf. Lev 19:15), or accept presents (cf. Deu 16:19), like a human judge.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart--Here he teaches them the true and spiritual meaning of that rite, as was afterwards more strongly urged by Paul (Rom 2:25, Rom 2:29), and should be applied by us to our baptism, which is "not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God" [Pe1 3:21]. Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 11
John Gill Bible Commentary
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart,.... Content not yourselves with, nor put your confidence in outward circumcision of the flesh, but be concerned for the circumcision of the heart; for removing from that whatever is disagreeable to the Lord, even all carnality, sensuality, hypocrisy, and superfluity of naughtiness, and for having that put there which is well pleasing in his sight; and which though it is the work of God, and he only can do it and has promised it, yet such an exhortation is made to bring men to a sense of their need of it, and of the importance of it, and to show how agreeable it is to the Lord, and so to stir them up to seek unto him for it; see Deu 30:6. and be no more stiffnecked; froward, obstinate, and disobedient, as they had been hitherto; Deu 9:6.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
10:16 change your hearts (literally circumcise the foreskin of your hearts): This figure of speech encompasses both inward and outward conformity to the covenant (Gen 17:9-14; Rom 2:28-29).