O that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever!
All Commentaries on Deuteronomy 5:29 Go To Deuteronomy 5
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
A mind. God speaks like men, and insinuates how agreeable to him is a disposition influenced by a salutary fear. He does not mean that He cannot convert the heart of man. (Estius)
God exerts his power over our will by persuasive invitations. (Maimonides)