King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 29:16 Mean?
“(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;”
Context
14
Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath;
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But with him that standeth here with us this day before the LORD our God, and also with him that is not here with us this day:
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(For ye know how we have dwelt in the land of Egypt; and how we came through the nations which ye passed by;
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And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:) idols: Heb. dungy gods
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Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(16, 17) These verses seem rightly placed in a parenthesis. (Comp. Ezekiel 20:7-8; Ezekiel 20:18.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 29:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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