The idols of the Canaanites they were utterly to destroy by fire, not saving even the silver or gold with which the images were overlaid, lest, if that were coveted and retained, it might bring them under the ban which fell on all things connected with idolatry; as happened in the case of Achan ( Joshua 7:1-26 .). read more
The cursed thing. The Israelites were not to desire the silver and gold on the graven images. They were not to take it. They were not to bring it into God's house. They were to detest and abhor it, to count it an abomination, a cursed thing, and to beware lest, by lusting after it, they became accursed like unto it. We are taught a lesson— I. OF DISINTERESTEDNESS IN GOD 'S SERVICE . No motive of gain was to be allowed to mingle with their work. Their service was to be... read more
The silver or gold that is on them - The silver and gold with which the statues of the gods were overlaid. Paul is probably alluding to this command in Romans 2:22; and his accusation of the Jew thus shows that the prohibition of the text was very necessary.Lest thou be snared - As by the rich ephod made by Gideon: compare the marginal reference. read more
Deuteronomy 7:24. No man shall stand before thee This promise was conditional; they were to be obedient and perform their duty, and then it would be fulfilled; but if they neglected to do this, they would justly lose the benefit of it. read more
Deuteronomy 7:25. The silver or the gold Wherewith the idols were covered or adorned, nor consequently any other of their ornaments. This God commanded, to show his utter detestation of idolatry, and to cut off all occasions of it. read more
The promised land (7:1-8:20)Israel’s responsibility was to destroy the people of Canaan along with everything connected with their religion, so that nothing would remain in the land that might corrupt God’s people (7:1-5). Israel’s favoured place as God’s chosen people was not an excuse for them to do as they liked, but a reason for them to avoid corruption and be holy. If they were disobedient, they would surely be punished (6-11). But if they were obedient, they would enjoy the blessings of... read more
destroy = discomfit. Hebrew. hum, to put in consternation. destruction = discomfiture. destroyed = exterminated. Hebrew. shamad. Compare Deuteronomy 7:26 . read more
man. Hebrew. 'ish. See App-14 . read more
burn = burn up. See App-43 . read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 7:24
The kings also of these nations should they utterly destroy, so that their memory should perish from the earth. read more