Deu 4:26 | TNotes | STEP | 4:26 Heaven and earth would be witnesses against Israel if the people were disloyal to the Lord. In a covenant partnership, the parties to the agreement were held accountable to the oaths of loyalty and commitment they made to each other in the presence of witnesses (Isa 1:2-7 ; Mic 6:1-8 ). In Deuteronomy, the natural creation plays that role of witness (see Deut also 30:19 ).

bIsa 1:2-7►

cMic 6:1-8►

‏ Deuteronomy 4:26

4:26 ^a Heaven and earth would be witnesses against Israel if the people were disloyal to the Lord. In a covenant partnership, the parties to the agreement were held accountable to the oaths of loyalty and commitment they made to each other in the presence of witnesses (Isa 1:2-7 ^b; Mic 6:1-8 ^c). In Deuteronomy, the natural creation plays that role of witness (see Deut also 30:19 ^d).