Deuteronomy 18:12 Meaning and Explanation
“For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →These practices are abominable to God, and His rejection of them is why Canaan's nations are being displaced.
The Context of Deuteronomy 18:12
Canaan's nations are being driven out because of these abominable practices.
What Does Deuteronomy 18:12 Mean?
God's judgment is the reason behind Israel's military conquest. The nations of Canaan had engaged in these very abominations—divination, sacrifice, spiritism, necromancy. Their persistence in such practices brought God's judgment.
Israel's invasion was not random conquest but a consequence of prior divine patience exhausted. The nations' religious practices had made them abominable in God's sight, and He was clearing the land of them to make room for a people who would reject such ways.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 18:12
What does Deuteronomy 18:12 mean?
These practices are abominable to God, and His rejection of them is why Canaan's nations are being displaced.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 18:12?
Canaan's nations are being driven out because of these abominable practices.