deuteronomy 12:31

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Deuteronomy 12:31

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody
Deuteronomy 12:31
Verse 31 of 32

Scripture focus

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.

Deuteronomy 12:31KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:31

Theological / Devotional

Not do so. The rites and ceremonies of idolatry were not to be taken over by God’s people and used in His worship.

Their sons. See Leviticus 18:21; 20:2; 2 Kings 17:31; Jeremiah 7:31; 19:5; 32:35. The sacrifice of children by ancient heathen peoples is well authenticated. Isolated cases have even been known of the practice in modern times.

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