They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.
They offered sacrifices to demons, not to God; to gods they didn't know, to new gods that had recently appeared, gods that your ancestors never worshipped or feared.
This verse describes how God's people abandoned Him to worship false gods and demons that were completely foreign to their heritage.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final song to the Israelites before his death, warning them about their future unfaithfulness. He's prophetically describing how Israel would later turn away from God to worship the pagan deities of surrounding nations like the Canaanites, Philistines, and others. These 'new gods' were often associated with fertility cults, child sacrifice, and other practices that were completely contrary to their covenant relationship with the Lord.
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