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Deuteronomy 7:25

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 7:25

Verse 25 of 26

Scripture focus

The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold [that is] on them, nor take [it] unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it [is] an abomination to the LORD thy God.

Deuteronomy 7:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 7:25

Theological / Devotional

Silver or gold. Metals used to overlay wooden idols and ornaments adorning them (see Isa. 30:22). These would only become a snare to Israel (Joshua 7:21, 22), and were not of permanent value anyway.

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