Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. BeholdThe word "Behold" is a call to attention, urging the listener or reader to pause and consider the significance of what follows. In Hebrew, the word is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which serves as an imperative to focus on the majesty and authority of God. It is a reminder to the Israelites, and to us, to recognize the divine sovereignty and to approach the following truths with reverence and awe. to the LORD your God
This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew name for God here is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness. The phrase underscores that the LORD is not a distant deity but a personal God who has chosen Israel as His people. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship established at Sinai, where God declared, "I will be your God, and you will be My people." belong the heavens
The "heavens" in Hebrew is "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), referring to the sky and the celestial realm. This phrase asserts God's ownership and dominion over the entire universe. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the heavens were often associated with the dwelling place of the gods, but here, it is declared that the one true God, YHWH, is the sovereign ruler over all the heavens. even the highest heavens
The "highest heavens" or "heaven of heavens" (שְׁמֵי הַשָּׁמַיִם, shemei hashamaim) is a Hebrew idiom that signifies the utmost reaches of the universe, beyond human comprehension. This phrase highlights the transcendence of God, who is not limited by space or time. It serves as a reminder of His infinite power and majesty, surpassing all creation. and the earth
The "earth" (אֶרֶץ, eretz) refers to the physical world, the realm of human habitation. By stating that the earth belongs to God, the text affirms His authority over all creation. This is a counter-narrative to the pagan beliefs of the time, which often attributed different parts of the world to various deities. Here, it is clear that the LORD is the Creator and Sustainer of all. and everything in it
This phrase encompasses all that exists within the earth, including all living creatures and natural resources. It is a declaration of God's providence and care for His creation. The Hebrew word "כֹּל" (kol) means "all" or "everything," emphasizing the totality of God's ownership. This serves as a reminder of humanity's role as stewards of God's creation, entrusted to care for and manage it according to His will. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, to whom Moses is speaking, reminding them of God's sovereignty and their covenant relationship. 3. The LORD (Yahweh)The one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, to whom all creation belongs. 4. Heavens and EarthThe entirety of creation, emphasizing God's ownership and sovereignty over all. 5. Promised LandThe land God promised to the Israelites, a central theme in Deuteronomy as they prepare to enter it. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is the ultimate authority over all creation. This understanding should lead to a posture of humility and worship in our lives. StewardshipAs everything belongs to God, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and responsibilities He has entrusted to us. Trust in God's ProvisionKnowing that God owns everything should encourage us to trust in His provision and care, even in times of uncertainty. Covenant RelationshipReflect on the special relationship God has with His people, as seen in His promises and faithfulness to Israel, and how this extends to believers today through Christ. Worship and ObedienceOur response to God's ownership should be one of worship and obedience, acknowledging His rightful place in our lives and aligning our actions with His will. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding God's ownership of the heavens and the earth impact your view of your own possessions and responsibilities? 2. In what ways can you practice better stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to you? 3. How does the concept of God's sovereignty provide comfort and assurance in your current life circumstances? 4. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate trust in God's provision in your daily life? 5. How can the truth of God's ownership and sovereignty influence your worship and obedience to Him? Consider connections to other scriptures that reinforce these themes. Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 1:1Establishes God as the Creator of the heavens and the earth, reinforcing His ownership and sovereignty. Psalm 24:1Echoes the theme that the earth and everything in it belong to the LORD, highlighting His dominion. Colossians 1:16Affirms that all things were created through and for Christ, connecting the Old Testament understanding of God's ownership to the New Testament revelation of Christ's role in creation. 1 Corinthians 10:26Paul reiterates the truth that the earth is the Lord's, using it to instruct believers on how to live in light of God's ownership. Revelation 4:11Celebrates God's worthiness to receive glory and honor because He created all things. People Aaron, Eleazar, Jaakanites, Jakan, Levi, MosesPlaces Beeroth Bene-jaakan, Beth-baal-peor, Egypt, Jotbathah, Moserah, SinaiTopics Behold, Belong, Belongeth, Belongs, Contains, Heaven, Heavens, Highest, Lord's, Ruler, ThereinDictionary of Bible Themes Deuteronomy 10:14 1130 God, sovereignty
4026 world, God's creation
4203 earth, the
4212 astronomy
8402 claims Deuteronomy 10:12-20 1335 blessing Deuteronomy 10:14-16 7336 circumcision, spiritual Library Election and Holiness
Now, this morning it may be that some of you will not approve of what I have to say. You will remember, however, that I do not seek your approbation, that it will be sufficient for me if I have cleared my conscience concerning a grand truth and have preached the gospel faithfully. I am not accountable to you, nor you to me. You are accountable to God, if you reject a truth; I am accountable to Him if I preach an error. I am not afraid to stand before His bar with regard to the great doctrines which …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860Book iii. The Ascent: from the River Jordan to the Mount of Transfiguration.
{hebrew} In every passage of Scripture where thou findest the Majesty of God, thou also findest close by His Condescension (Humility). So it is written down in the Law [Deut. x. 17, followed by verse 18], repeated in the Prophets [Is. lvii. 15], and reiterated in the Hagiographa [Ps. lxviii. 4, followed by verse 5].' - Megill 31 a. …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah a survey of the third and closing discourse of the prophet
We shall now, in conclusion, give a survey of the third and closing discourse of the prophet. After an introduction in vi. 1, 2, where the mountains serve only to give greater solemnity to the scene (in the fundamental passages Deut. xxxii. 1, and in Is. 1, 2, "heaven and earth" are mentioned for the same purposes, inasmuch as they are the most venerable parts of creation; "contend with the mountains" by taking them in and applying to [Pg 522] them as hearers), the prophet reminds the people of …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Commerce
The remarkable change which we have noticed in the views of Jewish authorities, from contempt to almost affectation of manual labour, could certainly not have been arbitrary. But as we fail to discover here any religious motive, we can only account for it on the score of altered political and social circumstances. So long as the people were, at least nominally, independent, and in possession of their own land, constant engagement in a trade would probably mark an inferior social stage, and imply …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Sanctification.
I. I will remind you of some points that have been settled in this course of study. 1. The true intent and meaning of the law of God has been, as I trust, ascertained in the lectures on moral government. Let this point if need be, be examined by reference to those lectures. 2. We have also seen, in those lectures, what is not, and what is implied in entire obedience to the moral law. 3. In those lectures, and also in the lectures on justification and repentance, it has been shown that nothing is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Parable of the Importunate Widow.
^C Luke XVIII. 1-8. ^c 1 And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man [an utterly abandoned character]: 3 and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of [rather, Do justice to me as to] mine adversary. [In Scripture language widowhood is symbolic of defenselessness (Ex. xxii. 22-24; Deut. x. 18; xxvii. 19; Mal. iii. 5; Mark xii. 40), …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer Covenanting Confers Obligation.
As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Kadesh. Rekam, and that Double. Inquiry is Made, Whether the Doubling it in the Maps is Well Done.
The readers of the eastern interpreters will observe, that Kadesh is rendered by all Rekam, or in a sound very near it. In the Chaldee, it is 'Rekam': in the Syriac, 'Rekem': in the Arabic, 'Rakim'... There are two places noted by the name Rekam in the very bounds of the land,--to wit, the southern and eastern: that is, a double Kadesh. I. Of Kadesh, or Rekam, in the south part, there is no doubt. II. Of it, in the eastern part, there is this mention: "From Rekam to the east, and Rekam is as the …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica An Appendix to the Beatitudes
His commandments are not grievous 1 John 5:3 You have seen what Christ calls for poverty of spirit, pureness of heart, meekness, mercifulness, cheerfulness in suffering persecution, etc. Now that none may hesitate or be troubled at these commands of Christ, I thought good (as a closure to the former discourse) to take off the surmises and prejudices in men's spirits by this sweet, mollifying Scripture, His commandments are not grievous.' The censuring world objects against religion that it is difficult …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Jesus Attends the First Passover of his Ministry.
(Jerusalem, April 9, a.d. 27.) Subdivision B. Jesus Talks with Nicodemus. ^D John III. 1-21. ^d 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. [Nicodemus is mentioned only by John. His character is marked by a prudence amounting almost to timidity. At John vii. 50-52 he defends Jesus, but without committing himself as in any way interested in him: at John xix. 38, 39 he brought spices for the body of Jesus, but only after Joseph of Arimathæa had secured the body. …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Deuteronomy
Owing to the comparatively loose nature of the connection between consecutive passages in the legislative section, it is difficult to present an adequate summary of the book of Deuteronomy. In the first section, i.-iv. 40, Moses, after reviewing the recent history of the people, and showing how it reveals Jehovah's love for Israel, earnestly urges upon them the duty of keeping His laws, reminding them of His spirituality and absoluteness. Then follows the appointment, iv. 41-43--here irrelevant (cf. …
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