They provoked him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations provoked they him to anger.
They made him jealous by worshiping foreign gods, and they made him angry with their disgusting practices.
This verse is describing how God's people made him jealous and angry by turning away from him to worship other gods and engage in detestable practices.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a song to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, warning them about the dangers of idolatry and unfaithfulness to God after their deliverance from Egypt. This verse highlights how the Israelites provoked God's jealousy by worshipping foreign gods, which was a prevalent issue in the ancient Near East where surrounding cultures practiced polytheism and integrated various deities into their lives. The Song of Moses serves as a prophetic reminder of the covenant consequences for breaking their exclusive commitment to Yahweh.
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