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Deuteronomy 29

Deuteronomy 29:17

The Covenant in Moab · Deuteronomy 29:1–29
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Translations

Modern
You saw the abominations and idols among them made of wood and stone, of silver and gold.
Traditional
And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:)
Literal
And you saw their abominations, and their idols—wood and stone and silver and gold—that were among them,
Latin
…vidistis abominationes et sordes, id est, idola eorum, lignum et lapidem, argentum et aurum, quæ colebant.

Original

Hebrew
English
You saw the abominations and idols among them made of wood and stone, of silver and gold.

Notes

Deuteronomy 29:17

  • the abominations: These practices were deeply offensive forms of pagan worship. They were especially connected to false religious ceremonies (see 7:25–26; 12:31; 13:14).

  • idols: The Hebrew word for idols means “round things.” It may also suggest something like dung.

    This word shows strong disgust. The idols were compared to waste to show how offensive they were.

Deuteronomy 29:2–30:20

As Moses prepared to die, he spoke a farewell message to Israel. In this message, he briefly reviewed their history since they left Egypt.

He urged the nation to promise loyalty to the Lord. This part of Deuteronomy shows that grace (God’s undeserved favor) is not only a New Testament teaching. Grace is the foundation of the Lord’s relationship with Israel.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Hosea, Book of Oath

Topics

Idolatry: Objects of Images Stones: Idols Made of The Canaanites: Idolatrous