Deuteronomy 4:11

“And ye came near and stood under the mountain, etc.] At the foot of it, in the lower part of the mountain, as the Targum of Jonathan, and agrees with (<021917>Exodus 19:17) and the mountain burnt with fire unto the midst of heaven; the flame and smoke went up into the middle of the air: with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness; which thick darkness was occasioned partly by the smoke, which went up like the smoke of a furnace, and partly by the thick clouds, which were on the mount, and covered the face of the heavens, which were black and tempestuous with them; the Septuagint renders it a “tempest”, (<021918>Exodus 19:18 <581218>Hebrews 12:18), which denotes the obscurity of the law, and…”

“A full stop should end Deuteronomy 4:9; and Deuteronomy 4:10 begin, At the time that thou stoodest, etc. Deuteronomy 4:11 then ye came near, etc. Moses, exhorting to heedful observance of the Law, strives to renew the impressions of that tremendous scene which attended its promulgation at Sinai. return to 'Top of Page'”

“The midst of heaven - Flaming up into the air, which is often called heaven. Deuteronomy 4:12”

“4:11 flames . . . clouds: In these contrasting displays of God’s presence (theophanies; see study note on 1:33), he revealed himself while also remaining hidden (see Exod 19:16-19).”

“stood: Deu 5:23; Exo 19:16-18, Exo 20:18, Exo 20:19 midst: Heb. heart Deuteronomy 4:12”