Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Gentiles » Characterized as » Constant to their false gods
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Idolatry » A virtual forsaking of God
"Therefore I will yet contend with you," says Yahweh, "and I will contend with your children's children. For pass over to the islands of Kittim, and see; and send to Kedar, and consider diligently; and see if there has been such a thing. Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit. read more.
"Be astonished, you heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid. Be very desolate," says Yahweh. "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
"Be astonished, you heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid. Be very desolate," says Yahweh. "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
Jews, the » National character of » Prone to backsliding
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit. "Be astonished, you heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid. Be very desolate," says Yahweh. "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
Profit » What is not profitable
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
"What value does the engraved image have, that its maker has engraved it; the molten image, even the teacher of lies, that he who fashions its form trusts in it, to make mute idols? Woe to him who says to the wood, 'Awake!' or to the mute stone, 'Arise!' Shall this teach? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in its midst.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?
Everyone who makes an engraved image is vain. The things that they delight in will not profit. Their own witnesses don't see, nor know, that they may be disappointed. Who has fashioned a god, or molds an image that is profitable for nothing?
"But draw near here, you sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the prostitute. Against whom do you sport yourselves? Against whom do you make a wide mouth, and stick out your tongue? Aren't you children of disobedience, a seed of falsehood, you who inflame yourselves among the oaks, under every green tree; who kill the children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks? read more.
Among the smooth [stones] of the valley is your portion; they, they are your lot; you have even poured a drink offering to them. You have offered an offering. Shall I be appeased for these things? On a high and lofty mountain you have set your bed; there also you went up to offer sacrifice. Behind the doors and the posts you have set up your memorial: for you have uncovered to someone besides me, and have gone up; you have enlarged your bed, and made you a covenant with them: you loved their bed where you saw it. You went to the king with oil, and did increase your perfumes, and did send your ambassadors far off, and debased yourself even to Sheol. You were wearied with the length of your way; yet you didn't say, 'It is in vain.' You found a reviving of your strength; therefore you weren't faint. "Of whom have you been afraid and in fear, that you lie, and have not remembered me, nor laid it to your heart? Haven't I held my peace even of long time, and you don't fear me? I will declare your righteousness; and as for your works, they shall not profit you.
Among the smooth [stones] of the valley is your portion; they, they are your lot; you have even poured a drink offering to them. You have offered an offering. Shall I be appeased for these things? On a high and lofty mountain you have set your bed; there also you went up to offer sacrifice. Behind the doors and the posts you have set up your memorial: for you have uncovered to someone besides me, and have gone up; you have enlarged your bed, and made you a covenant with them: you loved their bed where you saw it. You went to the king with oil, and did increase your perfumes, and did send your ambassadors far off, and debased yourself even to Sheol. You were wearied with the length of your way; yet you didn't say, 'It is in vain.' You found a reviving of your strength; therefore you weren't faint. "Of whom have you been afraid and in fear, that you lie, and have not remembered me, nor laid it to your heart? Haven't I held my peace even of long time, and you don't fear me? I will declare your righteousness; and as for your works, they shall not profit you.
Yahweh, my strength, and my stronghold, and my refuge in the day of affliction, to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, [even] vanity and things in which there is no profit. Shall a man make to himself gods, which yet are no gods?
For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? For what will a man give in exchange for his life?
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"
FALSE » Economy » God's
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.
You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.
Has a nation changed [its] gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.
Their land also is full of idols. They worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made.
However at that time, not knowing God, you were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods.
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"