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[color:"0000FF"]Jude 1:9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. [/color]

Is there a historic view? The commentary below seams reasonable.

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vs 9 There is some controversy over what is meant by ‘the body of Moses.’ Some say it is the body of his laws. Calvin said, ‘It is beyond controversy that Moses died and was buried by the Lord, and his grave is concealed according to the purpose of God, that neither he nor his grave become an object of worship and idolatry’ (Deut. 34:1.6). Evidently Satan, who encourages men to idolatry, will-worship and creature-worship, desired otherwise. The devil disputed with Michael over Moses' body. Michael dared not speak more severely against Satan than to deliver him to God to be restrained and rebuked. Michael was not afraid of Satan, nor did he honour and respect this condemned reprobate; but he chose to leave judgment and condemnation to him who alone has the right and wisdom to deal with principalities and powers! The argument is from the greater to the lesser: that is; if Michael dared not give a railing word against Satan, how great is the insolence of these men who speak evil of God-ordained authority in whatever realm!

<font size="3">[color:"FF0000"]Henry Mahan[/color]</font>
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