Deuteronomy 18:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, don't learn to copy the disgusting practices of the people living there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning His people not to adopt the sinful religious practices of the nations they're about to encounter in the Promised Land.

📚 Historical Context

The book of Deuteronomy contains Moses' instructions to the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. In this verse, God specifically warned them against adopting the pagan rituals and immoral practices of the Canaanite nations, such as idolatry and child sacrifice, to maintain their unique covenant relationship with Him. This guidance was essential to prevent spiritual corruption and ensure their survival as a holy people in a land filled with competing religious influences.

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