Deu 7:25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Deut 7:25-26: 7:25-26 Worship of false gods is detestable to the Lord : It denies that God is unique and rejects his demand for exclusive worship (5:7-9 ). The horrific and disgusting rituals typically associated with pagan worship were antithetical to God’s holy nature, but Israel was in danger of being led into similar beliefs and practices (12:31 ; 13:12-17 ). An Israelite who acknowledged false gods committed an act of treason. The only remedy was complete and total destruction of these detestable objects.

a7:25-26►

d13:12-17►

‏ Deuteronomy 7:25

Summary for Deut 7:25-26: 7:25-26 ^a Worship of false gods is detestable to the Lord: It denies that God is unique and rejects his demand for exclusive worship (5:7-9 ^b). The horrific and disgusting rituals typically associated with pagan worship were antithetical to God’s holy nature, but Israel was in danger of being led into similar beliefs and practices (12:31 ^c; 13:12-17 ^d). An Israelite who acknowledged false gods committed an act of treason. The only remedy was complete and total destruction of these detestable objects.