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ate the fat … drank the wine: Many religions that believed in more than one god thought that the gods were nourished by the sacrifices people offered. For a time, Israel also followed this false idea. Later, the Lord taught them the truth and restored them to himself (32:36).
In ancient times, vows from both parties secured a treaty between individuals or nations. Israel's promise was in a song of witness that Moses composed under divine inspiration (31:19–22).
Israel probably sang the song during a regular covenant-renewal ceremony (31:21). They invoked upon themselves the covenant's judgments and reminded themselves of its promises.
Moses Ancient Law Codes God’s Instructions Music in Ancient Israel
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Arrows of God's Judgment Death: Scenes of Death of Moses Drink offering: Vanity of offering, to Idols Fat: Idolatrous Sacrifices of Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Other Customs of Libations of Wine Instruction in Religion Judgments: Denounced Against Disobedience Protection: Not to be Found in Idols Psalms: Didactic Songs Composed by Moses, Celebrating the Providence, Righteousness Wine was Used for Drink offerings in Idolatrous Worship