6 occurrences in 13 translations

'Nations' in the Bible

And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.

Verse ConceptsExiled ForeignersBeyond The RiverBeyond The Euphrates

So the Israelis who had returned from captivity ate the Passover with all who had consecrated themselves from the uncleanness of the nations of the land in order to seek the LORD God of Israel.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessSeparationHeathenNations DescribedProselytesSeparation From Evil PeopleThose who returned from exileAdoption Should Lead To Holiness

because they and their sons have married foreign women. As a result, the holy people have mingled themselves among the nations of these lands. As a matter of fact, the senior officials and the rulers have been foremost in this sin."

Verse ConceptsMixing People

"The land you are entering to possess is a morally unclean land due to the moral uncleanness of the nations of the lands along with their abominations that has filled it from one end to the other with their impurities. So, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons, nor marry their daughters to your sons, and under no circumstances are you to seek their well-being or their wealth, so that you may remain strong, enjoying the best things the land has to give, and so that you may establish an inheritance for your children forever.'

Verse ConceptsTreatyIntermarriageNot ProsperingNo Peace

should we violate your commandments by intermarrying with the nations who practice these abominations? Would you not be angry with us until you had consumed us, with not even a remnant surviving to escape?

Verse ConceptsEvil AssociationsIntermarriageWill God Be Angry?

Now confess this to the LORD God of your ancestors, and separate yourselves from the nations of the land and from foreign wives."

Verse ConceptsMarriages, Believers With UnbelieversParticipation, In SinFellowship With WickedSeparation From Evil PeopleSin ConfessedActual Divorces

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