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A Two-Fold Rebellion
Commentators explain that Israel's sin was not just making idols, but also creating their own forms of worship on 'high places.' John Calvin notes this shows a rejection of God's specific instructions, preferring human invention over divine authority. It was a sin of both what they worshipped and how they worshipped.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:58
18th Century
Theologian
For they provoked him to anger with their high places - places where idols were worshipped, usually on mountains or elevated places…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:57–61
19th Century
Preacher
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with th…
John Calvin
On Psalms 78:58
16th Century
Theologian
And they provoked him to anger with their high places. Here we identify the specific kind of apostasy by which the Israelites provided und…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:58
17th Century
Pastor
For they provoked him to anger with their high places Which they built to Baal, and other Heathen dieties:
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…