But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
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Interpretation
Here are two instances of the wickedness of Israel, each was apostacy from God. These people were called Jeshurun, "an upright people," so some; "a seeing people," so others: but they soon lost the reputation both of their knowledge and of their righteousness.
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This thought runs through Deuteronomy 32:15-18.
Glossary
- Jeshurun People
- A poetical name for the people of Israel, used in token of affection, meaning, “the dear upright people” ( Deut. 32:15 ; 33:5 , 26; Isa. 44:2 ).