Deuteronomy 31:17 meaning and explanation

On that day My anger will burn against them, and I will abandon them and hide My face from them, so that they will be consumed, and many troubles and afflictions will befall them. On that day they will say, ‘Have not these disasters come upon us because our God is no longer with us?’

Deuteronomy 31:17, Berean Standard Bible

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The LORD is speaking to Moses at the Tent of Meeting shortly before Moses dies, warning that Israel will soon turn to foreign gods and break the covenant. Here God describes what will follow: His anger will burn, He will abandon them and hide His face, and troubles will come.

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