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Belshazzar » King of babylon
Brass » Articles made of » Idols
And the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, [still] did not repent of what they had made with their hands [i.e., their idolatry]. They did not stop worshiping demons, and gold, silver, brass, stone and wooden idols, which can neither see, nor hear nor walk.
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Brass » Made into » Idols
And the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, [still] did not repent of what they had made with their hands [i.e., their idolatry]. They did not stop worshiping demons, and gold, silver, brass, stone and wooden idols, which can neither see, nor hear nor walk.
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Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often scenes of great intemperance
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gold » Was used for » Idols
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
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At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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Iron » Made into » Idols
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Idols
King » Belshazzar
Wicked people » Warned
"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Sardis: These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God [i.e., Jesus, who has the Holy Spirit] and the seven stars [i.e., the seven angels of the seven churches. See 1:20]: I know about your deeds, that you have a reputation for being [spiritually] alive, but you are [really] dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains [i.e., those few in the church who were trying to stay faithful], who are about to die. For I have not found [any] of your deeds to be complete before my God. So, remember how you have received and heard the message [i.e., they had eagerly accepted the Gospel]; [now] obey it and repent. For if you do not become [spiritually] alert, I will come as a thief [i.e. unexpectedly] and you will not know the [exact] time that I will come upon you [in judgment. See 2:16, 25].
He said to the crowds of people that went out [to the desert] to be immersed by him, "You children of snakes, who warned you to run away from the coming wrath [of God]? Demonstrate by your lives that you have [really] repented, and quit saying to yourselves, 'We claim Abraham as our forefather,' because I tell you, God is able to make Abraham's children out of these stones. And even now the axe is also ready to chop down the trees at their roots [i.e., you Jews]. Every tree [i.e., person] that does not produce wholesome fruit [i.e., a godly life] will be cut down and thrown into the fire [i.e., the punishment of hell]."
Now these events happened to those people as examples [to us], and they were written as warnings to us, to whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. [Note: This refers to past ages concluding with the coming of Christ in that day].
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For certain men have secretly infiltrated [your ranks]; they are men who had been written about long ago that they should be judged [and condemned] for perverting the unearned favor of our God into [a license for] living unrestrained, indecent lives, and who deny [the identity and work of] our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. But, I want to remind you, [even] though you already know the stories about how the Lord delivered His people from Egyptian [bondage], and then [later] destroyed those who did not believe [in Him]. And angels, who did not remain within [the bounds of] their proper authority, but left their own realm, God has kept in perpetual bondage, under [thick] darkness, awaiting judgment on the Great Day [when they will be punished]. read more.
So also, in a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah, and their surrounding towns, which had abandoned themselves to sexual immorality and [sexually] perverted behavior, serve as an example [of people] who [will] suffer the punishment of never ending fire.
So also, in a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah, and their surrounding towns, which had abandoned themselves to sexual immorality and [sexually] perverted behavior, serve as an example [of people] who [will] suffer the punishment of never ending fire.
But since you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am about to vomit you out of my mouth. For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. [Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual]. read more.
"I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.
"I rebuke and discipline those I love, so be earnest and repent.
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Now when they had run out of wine, Jesus' mother said to Him, "They do not have any more wine [left]."
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Women » Social status of » In persia
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
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At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
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At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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FALSE » Economy » God's
You people know that when you were [still unconverted] Gentiles, you were led astray to [worship] lifeless idols, however you were led [i.e., wherever you turned, you were being led into idolatrous practices].
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At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
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For [even] if there were things called "gods," whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many "gods" and many "lords,"
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