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The Slippery Slope of Compromise
Commentators explain that this verse outlines a dangerous progression. What starts as a political or social covenant with idolaters can lead to attending their religious feasts, which can then lead to intermarriage, and ultimately result in being drawn into their false worship. Scholars point to King Solomon as a prime example of this tragic path.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 34:12–27
18th Century
Theologian
The precepts contained in these verses are, for the most part, identical in substance with some of those which follow the Ten Commandments and are …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 34:12–16
19th Century
Bishop
This passage may be compared with Exodus 23:24-25; Exodus 23:32–33. It repeats, with some enlargements, the enactments there made, and t…
John Gill
On Exodus 34:15
17th Century
Pastor
Lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the
land
A marriage covenant, taking…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 34:10–17
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites are commanded to destroy every monument of idolatry, however intricate or costly. They must also refuse all alliance, friendship, or…