Explanation of Deuteronomy 16
By Alexander Payne
Verses 1-8. It is constantly to be borne in mind that all redemption is from the Lord's Divine Humanity (that is, the Lord Jesus Christ), which is signified by the Passover.
Verses 9-12. Thus truths will be implanted in affection, which is signified by the feast of weeks.
Verses 13-15. And the soul will be led to genuine good, which is the feast of tabernacles.
Verses 16-17. In all these states the soul must endeavour to conform itself to the Divine Humanity
Verses 18-20. with judgement and without bias,
Verses 21-22. and without the admixture of anything from self-derived intelligence.
Before His throne
In Revelation 1:4, this signifies the Lord's presence and providence; for the throne of God signifies the divine truth; thus heaven, which is the receptacle. (Apocalypse Explained 25)
