Deuteronomy 7:6 gives reasons why Israel ought to serve Yahweh.

Deuteronomy 7:9. Render, know therefore that Yahweh thy God is the (i.e. the true, see Deuteronomy 4:35) God, the faithful God, one who keeps His covenant to show lovingkindness to. them, etc.

Deuteronomy 7:10. Note the individualism of Dt. (see Deuteronomy 21:1 *).

Deuteronomy 7:13. corn. wine (fresh made wine) and fresh (olive) oil are Yahweh's gifts, not those of the Baalim or Ashtaroth (gods and goddesses of the Canaanites).

Deuteronomy 7:15. evil diseases of Egypt: e.g. dysentery, elephantiasis, and ophthalmia.

Deuteronomy 7:16. snare: i.e. what leads to ruin, not what acts as an enticement to sin (see Isaiah 29:21).

Deuteronomy 7:20. hornet: Exodus 23:28.

Deuteronomy 7:26. See Joshua 7. devoted thing: Deuteronomy 2:34 *.

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