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Deuteronomy 12:30 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:30 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 30 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by: Heb. after them”
Deuteronomy 12:30 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:30
The specific warning: 'Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.' The Hebrew hishamer (הִשָּׁמֶר, 'guard yourself') demands vigilance. The danger: being 'snared' (naqash, נָקַשׁ, trapped/ensnared) by studying enemy religion. Even curiosity about pagan worship risks contamination. The phrase 'even so will I do likewise' expresses the slippery slope: investigation → interest → imitation. Religious syncretism b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:30
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“Don't learn the way of the nations, and don't be dismayed at the signs of the sky; for the nations are dismayed at them.,Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them., כֹּה אָמַר יְהוָה אֶל־דֶּרֶךְ הַגּוֹיִם אַל־תִּלְמָדוּ וּמֵאֹתוֹת הַשָּׁמַיִם אַל־תֵּחָתּוּ כִּי־יֵחַתּוּ הַגּוֹיִם מֵהֵמָּה׃ ,thus saith the LORD: Learn not the way of the nations, And be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; For the nations are dismayed at them.,ἀκούσατε τὸν λόγον κυρίου ὃν ἐλάλησεν ἐφ' ὑμᾶς οἶκος ισραηλ,Thus saith the Lord, Learn ye not the ways of the heathen, and be not alarmed at the signs of the sky; for they are alarmed at them, falling on their faces.,,,,”
“in that you say”
“Sea of Reeds} even to the sea of the Philistines”
“And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.”
“which I swore to give to them”
“as Yahweh commanded them”
“and testify in the Lord”
“and destroy all their figured [stones]”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?”