Deuteronomy 32:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them, because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God saw Israel's rebellion and abhorred them for their provocation.
The Context of Deuteronomy 32:19
Moses describes God's visceral response of abhorrence to Israel's covenant violation.
What Does Deuteronomy 32:19 Mean?
God's seeing triggers His response. This is not a God distant or indifferent; He witnesses the covenant violation directly. The term 'abhorred' conveys deep revulsion—not the cold judgment of a judge but the wounded reaction of betrayed covenant partner.
The designation of Israel as 'his sons and his daughters' frames God as parent. A parent's abhorrence of a child's betrayal is particularly acute. God's anger here is relational, flowing from broken covenant intimacy rather than abstract judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 32:19
What does Deuteronomy 32:19 mean?
God saw Israel's rebellion and abhorred them for their provocation.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 32:19?
Moses describes God's visceral response of abhorrence to Israel's covenant violation.