Matthew Poole and continuators on Deuteronomy 26:18

18 And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments e.

Hath owned thee for such before all the world by eminent and glorious communications and manifestations of his power and grace and favour in thee and for thee, by a solemn entring into covenant with thee and giving peculiar laws promises and priviledges to thee above all mankind.

u Which is here mentioned as an act of Gods, because though this be mans duty, yet it is the work of Gods grace that he will vouchsafe to give us such commands, that he doth require and will accept of our obedience to them, and that we have any power or will to obey them, Ezek. 36. 26, 27.

Marginal references: chap. 7. 6. and 14. 2.