Deuteronomy 6:15

15 (for the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you), lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 6:15 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:15

For the Lord thy God is a jealous God among you
He was near to them, in the midst of them, his tabernacle being placed between their camps; and was a God jealous of his honour and glory in matters of worship, and would resent any affront given him in that way:

lest the anger of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee;
there being nothing more apt to stir up his wrath than idolatry:

and destroy thee from off the face of the earth;
suffer them to be carried captive out of their own land, and to be scattered among the nations of the world, and be utterly destroyed.

Deuteronomy 6:15 In-Context

13 Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve Him, and shalt swear by His name.

14 Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people who are round about you

15 (for the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you), lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.

16 "Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted Him in Massah.

17 Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes which He hath commanded thee.