Deuteronomy 29:15

"Neither do I make this covenant and this oath with you only,"

Key Reflection

In Deuteronomy 29:15, Moses declares that the covenant and oath he is making are not limited to the Israelites present; they extend beyond them. This statement would have emphasized the eternal nature of God's promises, indicating that these agreements are for all future generations as well. The original audience would have understood this to mean that their commitment was part of a larger, ongoing relationship between God and His people, ensuring continuity even after their passing.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

With him that is not here with us -i. e. as the Jews explain, posterity; which throughout all generations was to be taken as bound by the act and deed of those present and living.

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