But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
But Israel became prosperous and rebellious: you became wealthy, you grew fat and comfortable, you were covered with abundance; then you abandoned the God who made you, and you treated the Rock of your salvation as if he didn't matter.
This verse describes how Israel became ungrateful and turned away from God after becoming prosperous and comfortable.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering his final song to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, warning them about the dangers of prosperity leading to spiritual rebellion. Jeshurun is a poetic name for Israel, symbolizing their intended uprightness, but the verse describes how abundance can cause them to forget God and turn away from Him. This passage reflects the historical pattern in Israel's story where material blessings often preceded moral and spiritual decline.
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