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Serving Gods or Their Worshipers?
Commentators highlight a key debate: does "serve gods" mean Israel will literally worship idols, or that they will be in political bondage to nations who worship them? Scholars like Charles Ellicott favor the second view, noting that the exile historically cured Israel of idolatry, rather than encouraging it. In this sense, being ruled by idolaters is a form of "serving" their gods.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 4:25–28
18th Century
Theologian
Compare with these verses Leviticus 26:33-40, and Deuteronomy 28:64 and following.
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 4:28
19th Century
Bishop
And there you shall serve gods, the work of men’s hands. —That is, “you shall be in bondage to them,” being rule…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 4:28
17th Century
Pastor
And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood
and stone
Idols made by …
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 4:24–40
17th Century
Minister
Moses urged the greatness, glory, and goodness of God. If we considered what a God he is with whom we have to do, we would surely be conscientious …