Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Having Other Gods?
5 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Having Other Gods in the Bible
What does the Bible say about having other gods? Browse 5 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 5 Verses About Having Other Gods
- 1Exodus 15:11
“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?”
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- 3Exodus 34:14
“For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:”
KJV - 4Joshua 23:7
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
KJV - 5Joshua 23:16
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Having Other Gods? (5 Verses)
“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?”
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
“For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:”
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Having Other Gods
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about having other gods. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about having other gods and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about having other gods is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on having other gods needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about having other gods with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about having other gods, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Having Other Gods?
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