"Jeshurun" is a pet name for Israel, implying affection and endearment. The metaphor employed is derived from a pampered animal which, in consequence of rich and plentiful feeding, becomes mischievous and vicious.
Let us be warned by these denunciations against backsliding and willful sin. The greatness of our privileges will be the measure of the anguish of our doom. They who are exalted to Heaven by privilege must be cast down to Hades if they refuse and reject. The most fervent love becomes the hottest fire when it turns to jealousy. O my soul, it becomes thee to fear God as well as love Him. Remember Hebrews 10:26.
But what privileges await those who obey! When we abide in God, no enemy can stand against us. Five, strong in His miraculous fellowship, can chase a hundred, and a hundred, ten thousand. See Leviticus 26:8; also 1 Samuel 14:1, etc. God shows "Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him." See 2 Chronicles 16:9. [source]
Chapter Summary: Deuteronomy 32
1Moses' song, which sets forth God's mercy and vengeance 46He exhorts them to set their hearts upon it 48God sends him up to mount Nebo to see the land, and to die
What do the individual words in Deuteronomy 32:16 mean?
They provoked Him to jealousywith foreign [gods]with abominationsthey provoked Him to anger
Parse: Verb, Hifil, Imperfect, third person masculine plural, third person masculine singular
Root: קָנָא
Sense: to envy, be jealous, be envious, be zealous.
Parse: Verb, Hifil, Imperfect, third person masculine plural, third person masculine singular
Root: כָּעַס
Sense: to be angry, be vexed, be indignant, be wroth, be grieved, provoke to anger and wrath.
What are the major concepts related to Deuteronomy 32:16?