Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
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Bible References
Draweth
Isaiah 29:13
These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men.
Ezekiel 33:31
Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.
John 1:47
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him. He said: Look an Israelite indeed. There is no deceit in him!
1 Peter 3:10
Whoever would love life and see good days should keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
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Leviticus 13:8
The priest will examine you again. If it has spread, he will pronounce you unclean. It is a dreaded skin disease.