Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
so that you do not come among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves to them.
New American Standard Bible
so that you will not
King James Version
That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:
Holman Bible
and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them;
International Standard Version
That way, you will not mingle with those nations that remain among you, nor mention the name of their gods, nor make oaths by them, nor serve them, nor worship them.
A Conservative Version
that ye do not come among these nations, these that remain among you, neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear [by them], neither serve them, nor bow yourselves down to them,
American Standard Version
that ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them , neither serve them, nor bow down yourselves unto them;
Amplified
so that you do not associate with these nations which remain among you, or mention the name of their gods, or make anyone swear [an oath by them], or serve them, or bow down to them.
Bible in Basic English
Have nothing to do with these nations who still are living among you; let not their gods be named by you or used in your oaths; do not be their servants or give them worship:
Darby Translation
that ye enter not among these nations, these that remain among you; and ye shall make no mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them;
Julia Smith Translation
So as not to come among these nations, these being left with you; and ye shall not make mention of the name of their gods, and ye shall not swear, and ye shall not serve them, and ye shall not worship to them:
King James 2000
That you mix not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:
Lexham Expanded Bible
so as not to go among these remaining nations with you; {do not profess} the name of their gods, and do not swear by them, serve them, or {bow down to them}.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that ye go not unto these nations that remain with you: and that ye neither make mention or swear by the names of their gods, and that ye neither serve them nor bow yourselves unto them.
NET Bible
or associate with these nations that remain near you. You must not invoke or make solemn declarations by the names of their gods! You must not worship or bow down to them!
New Heart English Bible
that you not come among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow down yourselves to them;
The Emphasized Bible
so as not to go in among these nations, these which remain with you, - and, with the name of their gods, shall ye neither make memorial nor put on oath, and neither serve them, - nor bow down to them.
Webster
That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves to them:
World English Bible
that you not come among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow down yourselves to them;
Youngs Literal Translation
so as not to go in among these nations, these who are left with you; and of the name of their gods ye do not make mention, nor do ye swear, nor do ye serve them, nor do ye bow yourselves to them;
Themes
Bowing » What not to bow down before
Idolatry » Saints should » Not have religious intercourse with those who practice
Idolatry » Consists in » Swearing by other gods
Idolatry » Saints should » Keep from
Israel » Separation of » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Joshua 23:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joshua's Farewell Address
6 And be very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the Law of Moses, so that you do not turn aside from it to the right or to the left; 7 so that you do not come among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves to them. 8 But cleave to Jehovah your God, as you have done to this day.
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Cross References
Exodus 23:13
And be watchful in all that I have said to you. And make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of your mouth.
Psalm 16:4
Their sorrows shall be multiplied who run after another god. I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood; and I will not take their names on my lips.
Jeremiah 5:7
Why shall I pardon you for this? Your sons have forsaken Me, and have sworn by No-gods. When I adjured them, then they committed adultery, and gathered themselves by troops in a harlot's house.
Exodus 23:33
They shall not dwell in your land lest they make you sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it surely will be a snare to you.
Deuteronomy 7:2-3
and Jehovah your God shall deliver them before you, you shall crush them, completely destroy them. You shall make no covenant with them nor show mercy to them.
Zephaniah 1:5
and those bowing to the host of heaven on the housetops, and those bowing, swearing to Jehovah, also swearing by Malcham;
Exodus 20:5
You shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them. For I Jehovah your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the sons to the third and fourth generation of those that hate me,
Numbers 32:38
and Nebo, and Baal-meon (their names being changed) and Sibmah, and they gave other names to the cities which they built.
Joshua 23:12
Otherwise, if you go back in any way, and hold to those left of these nations, these that remain among you, and shall marry them and go in to them and they to you,
Proverbs 4:14
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not into the way of evil.
Hosea 2:17
For I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and they will no more be remembered by their name.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be deceived; evil companionships corrupt good habits.
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship does righteousness have with lawlessness? And what partnership does light have with darkness?
Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.