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For I know that after my death you will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because you will do that which is evil in the sight of Yahweh, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.

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A Prophecy of Idolatry

Commentators explain that Moses, speaking with prophetic insight, foresees Israel's future rebellion. The primary way they will "corrupt themselves" and "do evil" is through idolatry—the "work of your hands." This specific sin is highlighted as the main cause for provoking God's anger.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 31:24–29

18th Century

Theologian

Moses completes the writing of the Book of the Law, and directs that it be placed by the ark of the covenant.

The “book” referred to here wo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 31:29

19th Century

Bishop

In the latter days. —A not uncommon prophetic expression, used with some considerable latitude. It occurs for the first time in Ge…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 31:29

17th Century

Pastor

For I know that after my death
Which was just at hand, some time after that, not immediately; this he knew by a spir…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 31:23–30

17th Century

Minister

The solemn delivery of the book of the law to the Levites, to be deposited in, or rather by the side of the ark, is again related. The song which f…

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