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Deuteronomy 7:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 7:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 7 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. their images: Heb. their statues, or, pillars”
Deuteronomy 7:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:5
The command to destroy altars, images, groves (Asherah poles), and graven images reflects total war against idolatry. This wasn't cultural vandalism but spiritual surgery—removing cancer before it metastasizes. Each element represented different aspects of Canaanite worship: altars (sacrificial systems), images (matstsebah, stone pillars), groves (asherah, wooden cult objects), and graven images (pesel, carved idols). The comprehensive list shows that partial obedience equals disobedience—God requires complete rejection of false worship. The New Testament parallel is putting to death 'the deed...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 7:5
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“nor serve them”
“on the high mountains”
“and dash in pieces their pillars”
“the calf which you had made”
“Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the LORD thy God hateth.”
“that Yahweh said to him”
“nor take it to you”
“outside of Jerusalem”
“and burnt it with fire”