THEOSISVissarion (Nechaev)
The Lord's covenant is not destined for your ancestors, but solely for you. This refers to the covenant established at Sinai. The ancestors of Israel, specifically Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, (Gen. 15: 18), repeatedly received confirmation of God's blessings. However, the Lord demanded general obedience from them without specifying the exact matters in which they should demonstrate their faithfulness. Both the covenant at Sinai and its predecessors held the same essence, yet they varied in their form and the clarity of their stipulations. In this regard, those who lived prior to the laws given at Sinai had a distinct advantage over previous generations—an advantage they were to cherish and honor through their steadfast loyalty in the covenant with the Lord.
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This reminder concerning the Sinai covenant, while directly addressing those present during that pivotal time, effectively encompasses the entire nation of Israel and all future generations. When Moses addressed the people, not all who had been at Sinai were present; only those who were under 20 years old at that time remained, as the others had perished in the wilderness. Nevertheless, the law was intended not just for that generation or for those who survived but for all generations to come, as shown by the repeated exhortations concerning the observance of the commandments throughout Israel's time in the promised land (Deuteronomy 4: 10).