Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Gentiles » Characterized as » Constant to their false gods
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
Idolatry » A virtual forsaking of God
"Therefore I'll again accuse you," declares the LORD, "and I'll accuse your grandchildren." "Indeed, go over to the coasts of Cyprus and see, send to Kedar and pay very close attention. See if there has ever been such a thing as this! Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit. read more.
Heavens, be appalled at this, be shocked, be utterly devastated," declares the LORD. "Indeed, my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that cannot hold water."
Heavens, be appalled at this, be shocked, be utterly devastated," declares the LORD. "Indeed, my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that cannot hold water."
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
As they drank the wine, they praised gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
You know that when you were unbelievers, you were enticed and led astray to worship idols that couldn't even speak.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
For all of the gods of the other nations are mere idols, but the LORD fashioned the heavens!
The towns of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they'll be no help at all to them in the time of their disaster.
Their land is filled with idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their own fingers have made.
However, in the past, when you did not know God, you were slaves to things that are not really gods at all.
For even if there are "gods" in heaven and on earth (as indeed there are many so-called "gods" and "lords"),
Jews, the » National character of » Prone to backsliding
Why has this people turned away? Why does Jerusalem continue in apostasy? They hold on to deceit and refuse to repent.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit. Heavens, be appalled at this, be shocked, be utterly devastated," declares the LORD. "Indeed, my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that cannot hold water."
Profit » What is not profitable
It's the Spirit who gives life; the flesh accomplishes nothing. The words that I've spoken to you are spirit and life.
"Where is the benefit in owning a carved image, that motivates its maker to carve it? It is only a cast image a teacher that lies because the engraver entrusts himself to his carving, crafting speechless idols. "Woe to the one who says to a tree, "Wake up!' or "Arise!' to a speechless stone. Idols like this can't teach, can they? Look, even though it is overlaid with gold and silver, there's no breath in it at all."
Nothing good comes from ill-gotten wealth, but righteousness delivers from death.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
What profit will a person have if he gains the whole world, but destroys himself or is lost?
Now, all the forming of images means nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their own witnesses cannot see, and they know nothing. So they will be put to shame. Who would shape a god or cast an image that profits nothing?
"But as for you, come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes! Whom are you mocking? And against whom do you make a wide mouth and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of lies, you who burn with lust among the oaks, under every spreading tree, who slaughter your children in the ravines, under the clefts of the rocks? read more.
"Among the smooth stones of the ravines is your portion there they are as your lot. To them you have poured out drink offerings; you have brought grain offerings. Should I be lenient over such things? "You have made your bed on a high and lofty mountain, and you went up to offer sacrifice there. Behind the doors and the doorposts you have set up your pagan sign." For in deserting me you have uncovered your bed you have climbed up into it and have opened it wide. And you have made a pact for yourself with them; you have loved their bed, you have looked on their private parts. You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes; you sent your ambassadors far away, you sent them down even to Sheol itself! You grew tired with your many wanderings, but you wouldn't say: "It is hopeless.' You found new strength for your desire, and so you did not falter. "Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?" "I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.
"Among the smooth stones of the ravines is your portion there they are as your lot. To them you have poured out drink offerings; you have brought grain offerings. Should I be lenient over such things? "You have made your bed on a high and lofty mountain, and you went up to offer sacrifice there. Behind the doors and the doorposts you have set up your pagan sign." For in deserting me you have uncovered your bed you have climbed up into it and have opened it wide. And you have made a pact for yourself with them; you have loved their bed, you have looked on their private parts. You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes; you sent your ambassadors far away, you sent them down even to Sheol itself! You grew tired with your many wanderings, but you wouldn't say: "It is hopeless.' You found new strength for your desire, and so you did not falter. "Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?" "I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.
LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in a time of difficulty, to you the nations will come, and from the ends of the earth they'll say, "Surely our ancestors inherited deception, things that are worthless, and in which there is no profit." Can a person make a god for himself? They are not gods!
What profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Indeed, what can a person give in exchange for his life?
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
As they drank the wine, they praised gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
You know that when you were unbelievers, you were enticed and led astray to worship idols that couldn't even speak.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
For all of the gods of the other nations are mere idols, but the LORD fashioned the heavens!
The towns of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they'll be no help at all to them in the time of their disaster.
Their land is filled with idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their own fingers have made.
However, in the past, when you did not know God, you were slaves to things that are not really gods at all.
For even if there are "gods" in heaven and on earth (as indeed there are many so-called "gods" and "lords"),
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
As they drank the wine, they praised gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
You know that when you were unbelievers, you were enticed and led astray to worship idols that couldn't even speak.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
For all of the gods of the other nations are mere idols, but the LORD fashioned the heavens!
The towns of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they'll be no help at all to them in the time of their disaster.
Their land is filled with idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their own fingers have made.
However, in the past, when you did not know God, you were slaves to things that are not really gods at all.
For even if there are "gods" in heaven and on earth (as indeed there are many so-called "gods" and "lords"),
FALSE » Economy » God's
As they drank the wine, they praised gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
You know that when you were unbelievers, you were enticed and led astray to worship idols that couldn't even speak.
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
For all of the gods of the other nations are mere idols, but the LORD fashioned the heavens!
The towns of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they'll be no help at all to them in the time of their disaster.
Their land is filled with idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their own fingers have made.
However, in the past, when you did not know God, you were slaves to things that are not really gods at all.
For even if there are "gods" in heaven and on earth (as indeed there are many so-called "gods" and "lords"),