Deuteronomy 29:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You have seen their disgusting practices and their idols made of wood, stone, silver, and gold that they worship.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is reminding the Israelites that they witnessed firsthand the detestable idol worship of other nations during their journey.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the desert, reminding them of God's faithfulness and their covenant obligations. He points out the idolatrous practices of the surrounding nations, including idols made from wood, stone, silver, and gold, which the Israelites have witnessed during their journeys. This warning emphasizes the dangers of adopting foreign customs that could lead them away from worshiping the one true God.

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