Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
Customs
General references
Bible References
Customs
Matthew 6:7
And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Romans 1:21
because, knowing God, they did not glorify Him as God, neither were they thankful; but they became vain in their reasonings, and their foolish heart was darkened.
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you have been redeemed from your depraved character transmitted from your ancestors, not by corruptible things, silver or gold,
General references
Acts 16:21
and they proclaimed customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, or to do, being Romans.