Deuteronômio 27

Deuteronômio 27

Vernon McGee says "Now this particular section is prophetic and has to do with their future in the land which they are about to enter. We find here some of the most remarkable prophecies in the entire Word of God." (Deuteronomy 27) Meredith Kline entitles this chapter "Ratification Ceremony in Canaan. Dt 27:1-26. Moses prescribed the ceremony for the second stage of the covenant renewal, to be conducted in Canaan (Dt 27:1-8). The re-establishment of the covenant was proclaimed (Dt 27:9, 10). A charge was given concerning the recital of blessings and curses in the later ceremony (Dt 27:11-26). For the historical performance of what is here prescribed, see Josh 8:30-35. For an anticipation of these instructions among the Deuteronomic stipulations, see Deut 11:26-30." Craigie has an interesting introduction to this section - The main section of specific stipulations (Deut. 12–26) is sandwiched between two sections in which the future renewal of the covenant is anticipated: Dt 11:26–32 and Dt 27:1–26. The structure at this point is significant for understanding the nature of the covenant relationship and the renewing of that relationship on the plains of Moab. The renewal of the covenant in Moab has two focal points: (1) the remembrance of the past, specifically the forming of the covenant at Horeb (Sinai); (2) the anticipation of the future, when again the covenant would be renewed. This perspective is a part of the Hebrew understanding of history; it is not simply that the Hebrews had a linear concept of time. Rather, they believed that there was a close relationship between the present moment, the events leading up to that moment, and those events still lying in the future, when the essence of God’s ancient promise to the patriarchs would be fulfilled. Thus, throughout the renewal of the covenant in Moab, which had its roots in the past, the focal point and indeed the purpose of the renewal lay in the anticipation of the future. The specific details concerning the continuity of leadership in the covenant community are stated in chs. 29–30, but in ch. 27 the general principle is given, namely, that in the future there would have to be a further renewal of obedience and commitment to God’s law, which had just been declared and expounded (chs. 12–26). (New International Commentary of Old Testament - Deuteronomy) Block adds an interesting thought - EVEN TO CASUAL READERS chapter 27 seems intrusive. It interrupts the otherwise smooth flow from Deuteronomy 26:16–19 to Dt 28:1–14—which are linked by common vocabulary and motifs—and introduces a distinctive genre and content. The present chapter consists of three distinct speeches, each with its own narrative introduction and speaker(s) (Dt 27:1, 9, 11); it seems ill-connected with the preceding or what follows and might have made more sense after Dt 31:29. (NIVAC-Dt)