Deuteronomy 5

Deuteronomy 5:3

THe Lord] God hath reserved for these your times the establishment of his service, and of the externall forme of his Church, and Sacraments and ceremonies of the same; by which he hath more streightly sanctified his people unto himselfe, and severed them from the world, and sealed his promises and Covenant unto them: which is in substance the same with their fathers; but the distribution of it is now more expresse and authenticall.

Deuteronomy 5:4

Face to face] As present with present: not that the people did see any likenes: Deuteronomy 4:12. but without any rapture of minde, having their senses free, they did hear distinct voices, which happened to the people but that one time: but it was afterward ordinary with Moses: Exodus 33:11. Numbers 12:8

Deuteronomy 5:15

Therefore] This reason which was touched no where else, is referred to the two generall ends of the Sabbath, which are the sanctification of the people; pointed at by the rest: Exodus 31:13. Ezech. 20. 12. and the equity of giving men and beasts respite from their labours. Now the deliverance out of Egypts chiefe end was the liberty to do Gods service; and the people for that notable benefit was tyed and bound to give their servants some interchangeable ease.

Deuteronomy 5:22

Added no more] He did speak and pronounce unto the people the Decalogue himselfe immediatly; the rest of the Law was given to Moses, according to the people own desire and request: Exodus 20:19.

Deuteronomy 5:24

〈◊〉talke] That he tempereth his terrible and glorious presence, with his grace and favour towards his people, so that they are able to endure it, without being overthrown and consumed by it: Exo. 24. 11. and 33. 20.

Deuteronomy 5:25

Why should we] Since God hath witnessed that he will be propitious to us, we pray him to regard our infirmity, which findeth it self uncapable of any longer enduring his terrible presence: and that he will be pleased to accept of thee as a Mediator between him and us. A document, that man without a Mediator, cannot with confidence be admitted to God: now Moses was here a type of Christ. Deuteronomy 18:16. Galatians 3:19-20

Deuteronomy 5:29

Would feare me] Because that this feare, is a true preparative to faith and obedience; and is the true teacher of humility: Proverbs 28:14. 2 Corinthians 5:11. Jude 1:23