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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 31:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Compare the marginal references. It is not to be supposed that the whole of the Pentateuch was read, nor does the letter of the command require that it should be so. This reading could not be primarily designed for the information and instruction of the people, since it only took place once in seven years; but was evidently a symbolic transaction, intended, as were so many others, to impress on the people the conditions on which they held possession of their privileges and blessings. return to 'Top of Page'
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