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Deuteronomy 16:21 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 16:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 16 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.”
Deuteronomy 16:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 16:21
Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee—The asherah (אֲשֵׁרָה, sacred pole or tree) was a Canaanite goddess symbol, often wooden posts near Baal altars. Planting trees (especially evergreens) near YHWH's altar syncretized pagan worship with true worship—mixing light with darkness.Paul echoes this: What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?...Come out from among them, and be ye separate (2 Corinthians 6:14, 17). The warning applies today: combining Christian fait...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 16:21
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“and made Asheroth”
“and made them molten images”
“and made an Asherah”
“and dash in pieces their pillars”
“as a reed is shaken in the water; and he will root up Israel out of this good land which he gave to their fathers”
“the God of Israel”
“and forgot Yahweh their God”
“and dash in pieces their pillars”