Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection.
Where are the gods who ate the rich portions of your sacrifices and drank the wine you poured out as offerings? Let them come and help you now! Let them be your protection!
God is challenging the people by asking where their false gods are now that they need help - pointing out that these idols can't actually protect or save them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Moses' final song to Israel before his death, where he recounts God's faithfulness and Israel's repeated unfaithfulness. The Israelites had often turned to worship foreign gods and offer sacrifices to idols instead of trusting in the Lord. Moses is using irony here, pointing out the uselessness of these false gods when real trouble comes.
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