Deu 29:17 | TNotes | STEP | 29:17 The detestable practices were abominable manifestations of paganism, especially regarding worship (see 7:25-26 ; 12:31 ; 13:14 ). • idols: The Hebrew term, meaning round things, probably alludes to dung. These objects were so reprehensible that they were compared to excrement.

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‏ Deuteronomy 29:17

29:17 ^a The detestable practices were abominable manifestations of paganism, especially regarding worship (see 7:25-26 ^b; 12:31 ^c; 13:14 ^d).

• idols: The Hebrew term, meaning round things, probably alludes to dung. These objects were so reprehensible that they were compared to excrement.