KJV ORIGINAL
For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They made God angry by worshipping at pagan shrines, and they stirred up his jealousy by bowing down to carved idols.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains how God's people made him angry and jealous by worshipping false gods and idols instead of staying faithful to him alone.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm recounts Israel's history of unfaithfulness during their wilderness wanderings and settlement in the Promised Land. The 'high places' were elevated sites where Canaanite gods were worshipped, and the Israelites adopted these practices despite God's clear commands against idolatry. This pattern of turning to false gods repeatedly provoked God's discipline throughout Israel's history.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save