Verse 15 clearly refers to the future generations, who were included in this solemn act. The word “gall,” verse 18, indicates the poisonous character of idolatry. The application of this passage to any man who falls short of the grace of God shows that the tendency to idolatry has its root in the apostasy of the heart, Heb. 12:15.

We cannot say that religion is a matter of indifference; or, if we say it, we are destined to a terrible awakening. A man may say, “I shall have peace,” etc., verse 19, but there is no peace short of the peace of God, Iso. 48:22; Rom. pelos

With respect to verse 24, the infidel Volney wrote of the present condition of Palestine: “Why is not the ancient population reproduced and perpetuated? God has doubtless pronounced a secret malediction against this Jand.” This is one of his “secret things!” Compare verse 29 with Romans 11: 33.