the gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, whether from one end of the earth or the other),
Parallel translations
- WEB of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near to you, or far off from you, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth;
- KJV Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;
- NKJV of the gods of the people which are all around you, near to you or far off from you, from one end of the earth to the other end of the earth,
- NASB of the gods of the peoples who are around you, near you, or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other end),
- NLT They might suggest that you worship the gods of peoples who live nearby or who come from the ends of the earth.
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Quick answer
The enticement to other gods may come from any nation near or far. No source of idolatry, however foreign or familiar, is to be tolerated.
Overview
Moses describes the wide reach of idolatrous influence, from neighboring peoples to the ends of the earth. Wherever the temptation originates, it is to be refused outright. This sweeping warning reminds God's people that no cultural source legitimizes turning from the LORD, a vigilance still needed against every modern idol.
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