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They have dealt corruptly with him, [they are] not his children, [it is] their blemish; [They are] a perverse and crooked generation.
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A Shocking Contrast
Commentators unanimously highlight the jarring shift from verse 4's description of God as a perfect, just, and faithful 'Rock' to verse 5's depiction of Israel as a corrupt and crooked generation. As Charles Spurgeon noted, a clear view of God's perfection is what truly reveals the depth of human sinfulness. This contrast is the central point of the verse.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Song of Moses
If (Deuteronomy 32:1–3) is regarded as the introduction, and (Deuteronomy 32:43) as the conclus…
19th Century
Anglican
“He (Israel) has destroyed himself.Their undutifulness, that is their blemish,A perverse and crooked generation!”
Baptist
Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for his ways are judgment:…
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16th Century
Protestant
They have corrupted themselves. Moses now unhesitatingly denounces the treachery of the people and unleashes the strongest rebukes. For if…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They have corrupted themselves This and what follows may seem to be the characters of the enemies of Christ, who lightly estee…
He is a Rock. This is the first time God is called by this name in Scripture. The expression means that the Divine power, faithfulness, an…
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