Deuteronomy 32:17
“They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.”

What does Deuteronomy 32:17 mean?
Deuteronomy 32:17 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not." This verse is part of Moses' song, which he recited to the Israelites as a way…
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Deuteronomy 32:17 states, "They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not." This verse holds profound significance as we contemplate our commitments, the direction of our worship, and the nature…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, deeply mindful of the words found in Deuteronomy 32:17, where it is proclaimed: "They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not."…
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