And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
And all of Israel will hear about this, and they will be afraid, and they won't do such evil things like this among you anymore.
The writer is explaining that when God's judgment is carried out publicly, it serves as a warning that prevents others from committing the same sins.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes Moses' instructions about dealing with false prophets who try to lead Israel away from worshiping God. In ancient Israel, public punishment served as both justice and a deterrent to the community. Moses was preparing the Israelites for life in the Promised Land, where they would face constant temptation from surrounding nations to worship other gods.
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