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The children of Israel did secretly things that were not right against Yahweh their God: and they built them high places in all their cities, from the tower of the watchmen to the fortified city;
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Sin's Deceptive Cloak
Commentators explain that Israel's sin wasn't just 'secret' in the sense of being hidden, but it was deceptive. They 'covered' or 'cloaked' their idolatry with the pretense of worshipping the true God or by making excuses. This highlights a key danger of sin: it often masquerades as something acceptable, revealing a treacherous heart rather than simple weakness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Literally, the words are as follows: “And the children of Israel concealed (or dissembled) words that were not right concerning the LORD their God.…
19th Century
Anglican
Did secretly. —The literal sense is covered. In this connection it is natural to remember that Heb. verbs of covering…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel did secretly those things that werenot right against the Lord their God
As b…
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