5 (I was between the Lord and you at that time, to make clear to you the word of the Lord: because, through fear of the fire, you did not go up the mountain;) saying,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:5

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:1-5

(Read Deuteronomy 5:1-5)

Moses demands attention. When we hear the word of God we must learn it; and what we have learned we must put in practice, for that is the end of hearing and learning; not to fill our heads with notions, or our mouths with talk, but to direct our affections and conduct.