23 Bible Verses about Idolatry

Most Relevant Verses

Galatians 5:19-21

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, strifes, divisions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of which I tell you before (as I have also told you in time past) that they who practise such things, shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Revelation 9:20

And the rest of the men, who were not killed by these plagues, yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and wood, which can neither hear, nor see, nor walk:

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

Acts 17:29

Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think the Godhead is like gold or silver, or stone, graven by art and contrivance of man.

1 Corinthians 10:20-22

But that what the heathens sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God. Now I would not that ye should be partakers with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils; ye cannot be partakers of the table of the Lord, and the table of devils. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

1 Corinthians 10:19

What say I then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is any thing? or that an idol is any thing?

Acts 17:16

Now, while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

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Abomination » Things that are, to God » Idolatry

Anger of God » Against » Idolatry

Ear-ring » Worn » Purpose » Idolatry

Idolatry » Prophecies relating to

Idolatry » Objects of » Sun, moon, and stars

Acts 7:42

And God turned and gave them up, to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, Have ye offered victims and sacrifices to me, for forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

Idolatry » Other customs of » Incense burned on altars

Idolatry » What should be done to idols

Idolatry » Adopted by the wicked kings

Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure

More verses: Isaiah 57:8-9

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations

Idolatry » What is idolatry

Idolatry » Everything connected with, should be destroyed

Idolatry » All heathen nations given up to

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that when ye were heathens, ye were carried away after dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By burning children

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping images

Idolatry » Example of the kings encouraged israel in

Idolatry » Obstinate sinners judicially given up to

Idolatry » They who practice » Provoke God

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Molech or milcom

Idolatry » Objects of » Images

Idolatry » Annual feasts

More verses: Ezekiel 18:15

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Senseless idols

Idolatry » Described as » Vain and foolish

Idolatry » Early notice of, amongst God's professing people

Idolatry » Other customs of » Prayers to idols

Idolatry » The jews » Practised, in egypt

Idolatry » Punishment of » Banishment

Idolatry » Great prevalence of, in israel

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Other gods

Idolatry » Exhortations to turn from

Idolatry » The good kings of judah endeavored to destroy

Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts

1 Corinthians 10:27-28

And if any of the unbelievers invite you, and ye are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for conscience sake. But if any one say to you, This hath been sacrificed to an idol, eat not, for his sake that shewed thee, and for conscience sake.

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-berith

Idolatry » Other customs of » Meat offerings

Idolatry » Punishment of » Eternal torments

Revelation 14:9-11

And a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any one worship the wild beast and his image, and receive his mark on his forehead or on his head, He shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured unmixt into the cup of his indignation, and shall be tormented with fire and brimstone, in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascendeth for ever and ever, and they have no rest day or night, who worship the wild beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping the host of heaven

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Dumb idols

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that when ye were heathens, ye were carried away after dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the canaanites in

Idolatry » Objects of, carried in procession

Acts 7:43

Yea, ye took up the shrine of Molock, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Molten images

Idolatry » They who practice » Forget God

Idolatry » Described as » Hateful to God

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the assyrians in

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Nothing

Idolatry » Saints should » Not have religious intercourse with those who practice

1 Corinthians 5:11

But I have now written unto you, if any who is named a brother, be a lewd person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or rapacious, not to converse with such an one, no, not to eat with him.

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping demons

Revelation 9:20

And the rest of the men, who were not killed by these plagues, yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and wood, which can neither hear, nor see, nor walk:

Matthew 4:9-10

All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then Jesus saith to him, Get thee hence, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Idolatry » The jews » Often mixed up, with God's worship

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Queen of heaven

Idolatry » Punishment of » Dreadful judgments which end in death

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping the true God by an image, &c

Idolatry » Consists in » Serving other gods

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Bel

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » New gods

Idolatry » They who practice » Forsake God

Idolatry » Other customs of » Tithes and gifts

Idolatry » Other customs of » Kissing

Idolatry » Saints should » Not intermarry with those who practice

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness

Idolatry » Destruction of, promised

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Chemosh

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Dagon

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Abominations

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Molten gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With sacrifices

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » On high places

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » On the tops of houses

Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings

Acts 14:13

Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought bulls and garlands to the gates, and with the multitude, would have sacrificed.

Idolatry » Consists in » Bowing down to images

Idolatry » Led the heathen to consider their gods to have but a local influence

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » No gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By bowing to them

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With libations

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With prayer

Idolatry » Described as » Defiling

Idolatry » The jews » Forbidden to practice

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashtoreth

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Strange gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » Under trees

Idolatry » They who practice » Look to idols for deliverance

Idolatry » Saints should » Not covenant with those who practice

Idolatry » Described as » Irrational

Acts 17:29

Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think the Godhead is like gold or silver, or stone, graven by art and contrivance of man.

Romans 1:21-23

Because knowing God, they did not glorify him as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their reasonings, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

Idolatry » The jews » Brought, out of egypt with them

Acts 7:39-41

Whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back into Egypt, Saying to Aaron, Make us gods to go before us; for this Moses, who brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him. And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

Idolatry » Saints preserved by God from

Romans 11:4

But what saith the answer of God to him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.

Idolatry » Led to abominable sins

Romans 1:26-32

Amen. Therefore God gave them up to vile affections; for even their women changed the natural use to that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the women, burned in their lust toward each other, men with men working filthiness, and receiving in themselves the just recompence of their error. And as they were not careful to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind, to do things not expedient, Filled with all injustice, maliciousness, covetousness, wickedness: read more.
full of envy, murder, contention, deceit, malignity: Whisperers, backbiters: haters of God, violent, proud: boasters, inventers of evil things: disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful. Who knowing the righteous judgment of God, that they who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in those that do them.

Idolatry » Exemplified

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-zebub

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By kissing them

Idolatry » Described as » Unprofitable

Idolatry » Consists in » Swearing by other gods

Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of

Acts 10:25

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet, worshiped him.

Acts 14:11-15

And he leaped and walked. But the multitude, seeing what Paul had done, lifted up their voice, saying, in the Lycaonian language, The gods are come down to us, in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought bulls and garlands to the gates, and with the multitude, would have sacrificed. read more.
But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard it, they rent their clothes and sprang in among the people, crying out and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach to you, to turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are therein: Who, in times past, suffered all nations to walk in their own ways:

Idolatry » Is changing the truth of God into a lie

Idolatry » Altars raised for

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Graven images

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Stocks

Idolatry » Saints should » Keep from

Idolatry » Consists in » Sacrificing to images

Acts 7:41

And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

Idolatry » Objects of » The heavenly bodies

Acts 7:42

And God turned and gave them up, to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, Have ye offered victims and sacrifices to me, for forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

Idolatry » Is changing the glory of God into an image

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

Acts 17:29

Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think the Godhead is like gold or silver, or stone, graven by art and contrivance of man.

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Diana

Acts 19:24

For a man named Demetrius, a silver smith, who made silver shrines of Diana, procured no small gain to the artificers:

Acts 19:27

So that there is danger, not only that this our craft should be set at nought, but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her majesty destroyed, whom all Asia, and the world worshipeth.

Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with

1 Corinthians 10:19-20

What say I then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is any thing? or that an idol is any thing? But that what the heathens sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God. Now I would not that ye should be partakers with devils.

Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against

Acts 19:26

But ye see and hear, that not at Ephesus only, but almost through all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned aside much people, saying, That they are not gods, which are made with hands.

Idolatry » Punishment of » Exclusion from heaven

1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Know ye not, that the unjust shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor sodomites, Nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor revilers, nor the rapacious shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God

Idolatry » Other customs of » Cutting the flesh

Idolatry » Other customs of » Bowing

Idolatry » Saints should » Flee from

Idolatry » Renounced on conversion

Idolatry » Warnings against

Idolatry » They who practice » Carried away by it

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that when ye were heathens, ye were carried away after dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » Punishment of » Judicial death

Idolatry » Objects of » Pictures

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Manasseh

Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahaz

Idolatry » Consists in » Speaking in the name of other gods

Idolatry » Objects of » Departed spirits

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Jehoshaphat

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Israel

Idolatry » Angels refuse to receive the worship of

Revelation 22:8-9

And it was I John, who heard and saw these things; and when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who shewed me these things. But he saith to me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them who keep the sayings of this book; worship God.

Idolatry » Divination connected with

Idolatry » Objects of, numerous

1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are many gods and many lords) Yet to us there is but one God,

Idolatry » Curse denounced against

Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh

Galatians 5:19-20

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, enmities, contentions,

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations of blood

Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise

Idolatry » Saints should » Not have anything connected with, in their houses

Idolatry » Described as » An abomination to God

Idolatry » Consists in » Walking after other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Sensuality

Idolatry » Captivity of judah on account of

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping angels

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Idolatry » Making idols for the purpose of, described and ridiculed

Idolatry » Captivity of israel on account of

Idolatry » A virtual forsaking of God

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-peor

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » gods that have not made the heavens

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Vanities of the gentiles

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Vanity

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With incense

Idolatry » They who practice » Are ignorant and foolish

Romans 1:21-22

Because knowing God, they did not glorify him as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their reasonings, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Idolatry » They who practice » Are mad upon it

Idolatry » Exemplified » Manasseh

Idolatry » Exemplified » Judah

Idolatry » Consists in » Setting up idols in the heart

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the moabites in

Idolatry » Those that are not idolaters

Idolatry » Incompatible with the service of God

Idolatry » Adopted by solomon

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Asa

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nibhaz and tartak

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Succoth-benoth

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Adrammelech

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Anammelech

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Merodach

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nisroch

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashima

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nergal

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Idols of abomination

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Teachers of lies

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Dumb stones

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Helpless

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By cutting the flesh

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In private houses

Idolatry » They who practice » Pollute the name of God

Idolatry » They who practice » Go after it in heart

Idolatry » They who practice » Go astray from God

Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra

Acts 14:11-12

And he leaped and walked. But the multitude, seeing what Paul had done, lifted up their voice, saying, in the Lycaonian language, The gods are come down to us, in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » Exemplified » Sennacherib

Idolatry » Exemplified » Jeroboam

Idolatry » Described as » Bloody

Idolatry » Exemplified » Micah

Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab

Idolatry » Exemplified » Amon

Idolatry » Consists in » Fearing other gods

Idolatry » Who is an idolater

Idolatry » All forms of, forbidden by the law of moses

Idolatry » Woe denounced against

Idolatry » Forbidden

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Tammuz

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Rimmon

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Images of abomination

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » gods that cannot save

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Wind and confusion

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Stumbling blocks

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By kissing the hand to them

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In temples

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In groves

Idolatry » They who practice » Defile the sanctuary of God

Idolatry » They who practice » Are estranged from God

Idolatry » They who practice » Hold fast their deceit

Idolatry » Consists in » Sacrificing to other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping dead men

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Josiah

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-zephon

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nebo

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In secret places

Idolatry » They who practice » Are vain in their imaginations

Idolatry » They who practice » Inflame themselves

Idolatry » Other customs of » Singing and dancing

Idolatry » Saints should » Refuse to engage in, though threatened with death

Idolatry » Described as » Abominable

Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar

Idolatry » Objects of » Earthly creatures

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the syrians in

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter

Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Mercury

Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » They who practice » Have fellowship with devils

Idolatry » They who practice » Ask counsel of their idols

Idolatry » They who practice » Boast of it

Idolatry » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar

Idolatry » Led the heathen to think that their gods visited the earth in bodily shapes

Acts 14:11

And he leaped and walked. But the multitude, seeing what Paul had done, lifted up their voice, saying, in the Lycaonian language, The gods are come down to us, in the likeness of men.

Idolatry » Victims sacrificed in, often adorned with garlands

Acts 14:13

Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought bulls and garlands to the gates, and with the multitude, would have sacrificed.

Idolatry » Temples built for

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Remphan

Acts 7:43

Yea, ye took up the shrine of Molock, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Huzzab

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Chiun

Idolatry » They who practice » Swear by their idols

Idolatry » Consists in » Looking to other gods

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations of wine

Idolatry » Other customs of » Music

Idolatry » Objects of » Pictures on walls

Idolatry » Objects of » Images of angels

Idolatry » Objects of » gods of egypt

Idolatry » Objects of » Net and drag

Idolatry » Objects of » Brazen serpent

Idolatry » Wicked practices of » Practices of, relating to the dead

Idolatry » Other customs of » Peace offerings

Idolatry » Objects of » Golden calf

Idolatry » Objects of » Earrings

Idolatry » Objects of » Animals

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

Ignorance of God » Leads to » Idolatry

Acts 17:29-30

Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think the Godhead is like gold or silver, or stone, graven by art and contrivance of man. The times of ignorance indeed God overlooked; but he now commandeth all men every where to repent.

Israel » Under the judges » Return » Idolatry

Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry

Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry » King of moab » Repentance » Deliverance

Israel » Idolatry » Moab

Jews, the » Punished for » Idolatry

Judgments » Are sent, as punishment for » Idolatry

Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Idolatry

The tribe of Simeon » Plagues » Idolatry

worldly Snares » Idolatry

Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Idolatry » Solomon » Influence » Wives

Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Idolatry

Women » Zealous » Promotion » Superstition » Idolatry

false Worship » Idolatry » Forbidden

false Worship » Idolatry » Prophecies concerning the overthrow of

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Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them; and I saw the souls of them who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus, and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the wild beast nor his image, neither had received the mark on their forehead or on their hand; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Idolatry Consists Of

Acts 7:41

And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their hands.

Nature Of Idolatry

Romans 1:23

And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image in the likeness of corruptible man, and of birds, and of four-footed creatures and reptiles.

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