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Deuteronomy 12:31 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. to the: Heb. of the”
Deuteronomy 12:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:31
The reason for prohibition: 'Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods.' Canaanite worship included 'abominations' (to'evah, תּוֹעֵבָה, detestable things)—practices God 'hates' (שָׂנֵא, sane). Specifically mentioned: child sacrifice—burning sons and daughters as offerings. This horrific practice honored Molech/Moloch, attested archaeologically at Carthage (Phoenician colony) and biblical texts (Leviticus 18:21; 2 Kings 23:10; Je...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:31
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“which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom”
“which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom”
“you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
“and his covenant that he made with their fathers”
“after the abominations of the nations whom Yahweh cast out before the children of Israel.”
“or for the uprightness of your heart”
“Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.”
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”
“where you lived: and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan”
“when you make your sons to pass through the fire”