Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Deuteronomy 9:19
For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also.
19. For I was afraid ] or trembled Deu 28:60.
that time also ] Obscure, and probably an editorial addition, unless the reference is to Deu 9:10 or to Exo 15:25; Exo 17:4 f. and other occasions. It is possible there was originally no mention of God’s answer here. It seems a little premature for the purpose of the discourse; and may have been added from Deu 10:10.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
12-29. Arise, get thee down quicklyfrom hence; for thy people . . . have corrupted themselvesWitha view to humble them effectually, Moses proceeds to particularizesome of the most atrocious instances of their infidelity. He beginswith the impiety of the golden calfan impiety which, while theirmiraculous emancipation from Egypt, the most stupendous displays ofthe Divine Majesty that were exhibited on the adjoining mount, andthe recent ratification of the covenant by which they engaged to actas the people of God, were fresh in memory, indicated a degree ofinconstancy or debasement almost incredible.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure wherewith the Lord was wroth against you,…. Which was exceeding vehement, as appeared by his words to Moses, forbidding to intercede for them, that he might consume them, and make of him a greater nation; wherefore he dreaded the issue of it, lest it should be
to destroy you; that that should be his full resolution and determination; however, he made use of means, and betook himself to fasting and prayer; so heartily affected was he to this people when his temptations lay another way:
but the Lord hearkened unto me at that time also; as he had at other times, when this people had sinned, and he entreated for them; in which he was a type of Christ, the Mediator and Advocate, whom the Father always hears.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(19) For I was afraid.In Heb. 12:21, the words I exceedingly fear are (in the Greek) identical with these.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
See Commentary on Exo 32:7-35 .
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
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“The Lord hearkened unto me at that time also.” Deu 9:19
The memorable prayers of life. Times of conscious conquest. Who cannot recall periods in which the Lord by consent allowed himself to be overthrown, as if in war and wrestling, by the tender violence of love? These great memories stimulate us to renewed endeavours in prayer and service. We date our best endeavours from our latest conquests. Only the good man can say whether prayer can be answered or not. Moses here pledges his word as to the reality of answered prayer. To destroy this answer we must first discredit Moses. This is the real reply to those who would discuss the virtue of prayer. This is not a question which can be settled in controversial terms, or within the narrow grounds of verbal definition; the inquiry must be addressed to the praying soul itself; the praying soul has never feared to say that its supplications have been rewarded with great answers. Family history may be inquired into to bear evidence upon this matter. What of sickness? What of deliverance in the time of vital perplexity? What about the dispersion of clouds that hung like an infinite night over the whole life? What of sudden and unexpected answers to questions which we expected would cut us like swords? A man must be very wise who can answer all such questions offhandedly, and dispense with the idea of the personality and intervention of God in the shaping and direction of human affairs.
Fuente: The People’s Bible by Joseph Parker
Deu 9:19 For I was afraid of the anger and hot displeasure, wherewith the LORD was wroth against you to destroy you. But the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also.
Ver. 19. For I was afraid. ] Moses was more troubled for the people than the people were for themselves; so was Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar, Dan 4:10 and Nahum for the Chaldeans. Nah 3:16
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
afraid = alarmed.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
For I: Deu 9:8, Exo 32:10, Exo 32:11, Neh 1:2-7, Luk 12:4, Luk 12:5
But the: Deu 10:10, Exo 32:14, Exo 33:17, Psa 99:6, Psa 106:23, Amo 7:2, Amo 7:3, Amo 7:5, Amo 7:6, Jam 5:16, Jam 5:17
Reciprocal: Exo 32:31 – returned Num 11:2 – prayed Psa 38:1 – hot Psa 99:8 – thou wast Ecc 4:10 – if Eze 11:13 – Then