Thematic Bible: Gods, false


Thematic Bible

















[No], you set up a tent for Moloch [i.e., a heathen idol worshiped by the Ammonites] and [another one for] the star [representing the false god] Rephan and images used in worshiping them. I will allow you to be transported beyond [the country of] Babylon.' Verse ConceptsFalse GodsBabylon, Israel Exiled ToBabylon, In NtShrinesExile In Prospect









[Here is what happened]: A certain manufacturer of silver objects named Demetrius, who made silver replicas of the temple of Artemis [i.e., a Greek goddess], brought much business to his workmen. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

When the town clerk had quieted down the crowd, he said, "You people of Ephesus, who among you does not know that the city of Ephesus is caretaker of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell down from the sky? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

When they heard this they became extremely angry and shouted out, "Great is [the goddess] Artemis, of the Ephesians." Verse ConceptsShoutingAngry People