Deuteronomy 11:7

But your eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD which he did.

But your eyes {H5869} have seen {H7200} all the great {H1419} acts {H4639} of the LORD {H3068} which he did {H6213}.

But you have seen with your own eyes all these great deeds of ADONAI.

For it is your own eyes that have seen every great work that the LORD has done.

but your eyes have seen all the great work of Jehovah which he did.

Commentary

Deuteronomy 11:7 serves as a powerful reminder to the Israelites of their direct, undeniable experience with God's mighty power and faithfulness. Moses, addressing the new generation poised to enter the Promised Land, emphasizes that their own eyes had witnessed the Lord's incredible interventions.

Context

This verse is part of Moses' second major discourse in the book of Deuteronomy, where he reiterates God's covenant laws and exhorts the people to obedience. Coming immediately after a recount of significant events like the plagues in Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the judgment on Dathan and Abiram (Deuteronomy 11:2-6), verse 7 underscores that the current generation, though younger, had personally seen or were intimately aware of these miraculous displays of divine power. Unlike their rebellious parents who perished in the wilderness, this generation was expected to learn from history and choose obedience based on undeniable evidence of God's character and capability.

Key Themes

  • Witness and Experience: The verse highlights the importance of personal or collective witness to God's works. The phrase "your eyes have seen" emphasizes a direct, undeniable encounter with the divine. This experience forms the bedrock of their faith and the basis for future obedience.
  • Divine Revelation through Action: God revealed Himself not merely through words or laws, but through powerful, tangible actions that demonstrated His sovereignty, justice, and love. These "great acts" (Hebrew: g'dolot) were not abstract concepts but historical realities.
  • Remembrance and Learning from History: Moses consistently calls the Israelites to remember God's past deeds. This act of remembering serves as a crucial foundation for present and future faithfulness, preventing them from forgetting their identity as God's chosen people and His unwavering commitment to them. This theme is echoed throughout the Psalms, such as Psalm 105:5.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "great acts" is g'dolot (Χ’Φ°ΦΌΧ“ΦΉΧœΦΉΧͺ), which signifies not just 'big' or 'numerous' but also 'magnificent,' 'powerful,' and 'awe-inspiring.' It points to the grandeur and overwhelming nature of God's interventions, emphasizing that these were no ordinary events but divine demonstrations of unparalleled might.

Practical Application

For believers today, Deuteronomy 11:7 serves as a powerful reminder to reflect on God's past faithfulness in our own lives and in the history of His people. Just as the Israelites were called to remember the Red Sea and the wilderness provision, we are encouraged to recall God's deliverance, provision, and guidance. This act of remembrance builds our trust and confidence in Him, especially when facing new challenges. It encourages us to teach the next generation about God's mighty works, ensuring that the legacy of faith continues and that they too can say, "our eyes have seen all the great acts of the LORD."

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 145:4

    One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

  • Psalms 145:6

    And [men] shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.

  • Psalms 106:2

    Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? [who] can shew forth all his praise?

  • Psalms 150:2

    Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

  • Deuteronomy 7:19

    The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid.

  • Deuteronomy 5:3

    The LORD made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, [even] us, who [are] all of us here alive this day.

  • Psalms 145:12

    To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
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