Zephaniah 1:5

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

those who bow in worship on the rooftops to the stars in the sky; those who bow and pledge loyalty to the  Lord but also pledge loyalty to Milcom;  ,

Cross References

Jeremiah 19:13

The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will become impure like that place Topheth #– #all the houses on whose rooftops they have burned incense to all the stars in the sky  and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” ’

2 Kings 17:33

They feared the Lord, but they also worshipped their own gods  according to the practice of the nations from which they had been deported.

1 Kings 11:33

For they have abandoned me; they have bowed down to Ashtoreth, the goddess of the Sidonians, to Chemosh, the god of Moab, and to Milcom, the god of the Ammonites.  They have not walked in my ways to do what is right in my sight and to carry out my statutes and my judgements as his father David did.

Amos 5:26

But you have taken up  Sakkuth your king and Kaiwan your star god,  images you have made for yourselves.

2 Kings 23:12

The king tore down the altars that the kings of Judah had made on the roof  of Ahaz’s upper chamber.  He also tore down the altars that Manasseh had made  in the two courtyards of the Lord’s temple. Then he smashed them  there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley.

2 Kings 17:41

They feared the Lord but also served their idols. Still today, their children and grandchildren continue doing as their ancestors did.

1 Kings 18:21

Then Elijah approached all the people and said, ‘How long will you waver between two opinions?  , If the Lord is God, follow him. But if Baal, follow him.’  But the people didn’t answer him a word.

Romans 14:11

For it is written, As I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will give praise to God.   ,

Matthew 6:24

‘No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Hosea 4:15

Israel, if you act promiscuously, don’t let Judah become guilty! Do not go to Gilgal or make a pilgrimage to Beth-aven,  , and do not swear an oath: As the  Lord  lives!

Jeremiah 32:29

The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come and set this city on fire. They will burn it, including the houses where incense has been burned to Baal on their rooftops and where drink offerings have been poured out to other gods to anger me.

Jeremiah 5:7

Why should I forgive you? Your children have abandoned me and sworn by those who are not gods. I satisfied their needs, yet they committed adultery; they gashed themselves  at the   prostitute’s house.

Jeremiah 4:2

then you can swear, ‘As the  Lord  lives,’ in truth,  justice, and righteousness, and then the nations will be blessed  by him and will boast in him.

Isaiah 48:1

‘Listen to this, house of Jacob – those who are called by the name Israel and have descended from   Judah, who swear by the name of the  Lord and declare the God of Israel, but not in truth or righteousness.

Isaiah 45:23

By myself I have sworn; truth has gone from my mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow  to me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Isaiah 44:5

This one will say, “I am the  Lord’s”; another will use the name of Jacob; still another will write on his hand, “The  Lord’s”, and take on the name of Israel.’

1 Kings 11:5

Solomon followed Ashtoreth,  the goddess of the Sidonians, and Milcom,  the abhorrent idol of the Ammonites.

Joshua 23:7

and so that you do not associate with these nations remaining among you. Do not call on the names of their gods or make an oath to them;  do not serve them or bow in worship to them.

Deuteronomy 10:20

You are to fear the Lord your God and worship him. Remain faithful  to him and take oaths in his name.

Acts 10:9

The  next day, as they were travelling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the roof  about noon.

2 Kings 17:32

They feared the Lord, but they also made from their ranks priests for the high places, who were working for them at the shrines of the high places.

Jeremiah 5:2

When they say, ‘As the  Lord  lives,’ they are swearing falsely.

Jeremiah 7:9

‘ “Do you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known?

Jeremiah 7:10

Then do you come and stand before me in this house  that bears my name and say, ‘We are rescued, so we can continue doing all these detestable acts’?

Jeremiah 8:2

They will be exposed  to the sun, the moon, and all the stars in the sky,  which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshipped. Their bones will not be collected and buried but will become like manure on the soil’s surface.

Jeremiah 12:16

If they will diligently learn the ways of my people   #– #to swear by my name, “As the Lord lives,” just as they taught my people to swear by Baal #– #they will be built up among my people.

Jeremiah 49:1

About the Ammonites,  this is what the Lord says: Does Israel have no sons? Is he without an heir? Why then has Milcom  , dispossessed Gad and his people settled in their cities?

Hosea 10:2

Their hearts are devious;  , now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.

Deuteronomy 4:19

When you look to the heavens and see the sun, moon, and stars #– #all the stars in the sky #– #do not be led astray to bow in worship to them and serve them.  The Lord your God has provided them for all people everywhere under heaven.

Isaiah 22:1

A pronouncement  concerning the Valley of Vision: What’s the matter with you? Why have all of you gone up to the rooftops?