Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
A nation
Changed their glory
Bible References
A nation
Jeremiah 2:5
This is what the Lord says: "What fault could your ancestors have possibly found in me that they strayed so far from me? They paid allegiance to worthless idols, and so became worthless to me.
Micah 4:5
Though all the nations follow their respective gods, we will follow the Lord our God forever.
1 Peter 1:18
You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed -- not by perishable things like silver or gold,
Changed their glory
Jeremiah 2:8
Your priests did not ask, 'Where is the Lord?' Those responsible for teaching my law did not really know me. Your rulers rebelled against me. Your prophets prophesied in the name of the god Baal. They all worshiped idols that could not help them.
Deuteronomy 33:29
You have joy, Israel! Who is like you? You are a people delivered by the Lord, your protective shield and your exalted sword. May your enemies cringe before you; may you trample on their backs.
Psalm 3:3
But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.
Psalm 106:20
They traded their majestic God for the image of an ox that eats grass.
Romans 1:23
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for an image resembling mortal human beings or birds or four-footed animals or reptiles.