take heed that you be not ensnared to follow them, after they have been destroyed before you, and that you do not inquire about their gods, saying, `How did these nations serve their gods?--that I also may do likewise.'

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This caution is based upon the notion generally entertained in the ancient pagan world, that each country had its own tutelary deities whom it woul…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Take heed to yourself that you be not snared. —A necessary caution. “The fear” of heathen deities often attached itself to their places of…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Take heed to yourself, that you are not snared by following
them
Their examples and c…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The command to bring ALL the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle was now explained with reference to the promised land. Regarding moral servic…

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