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Also in Horeb you provoked Yahweh to wrath, and Yahweh was angry with you to destroy you.
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Sin at the Holy Mountain
Commentators emphasize that this sin was particularly shocking because of its location. As scholars note, it happened "even in Horeb," the very mountain where God had just revealed His glory and given them the Law. This context makes their rebellion a flagrant and inexcusable violation of the fresh covenant.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Also in Horeb - Rather, “even in Horeb.” The time and circumstances made the apostasy at Horeb particularly inexcusable.
19th Century
Anglican
Also. — Even in Horeb. In the very sight of the mountain of the Law, the Law was flagrantly violated.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also in Horeb you provoked the Lord to wrath The word "also" shows that they had provoked him before, but this insta…
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