Joshua 23:7

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Don't associate with the nations that are left. Don't mention the names of their gods, and don't swear by them, worship them, or bow down to them.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:12

They worshiped idols, even though the Lord had told them, “You are not to do this.”

2 Kings 5:18

In addition, may the Lord forgive me for doing this: When my master goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship there, and I assist him, and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive me for doing so.”

2 Chronicles 7:19

But if you turn away and ignore the laws and the commandments I have given you, and if you go and serve and worship other gods,

Psalm 16:4

Those who run after other gods will face a lot of trouble. I will not participate in their offerings of blood, I will not even speak the names of their gods.

Exodus 20:5

You must not bow down before them or worship them; for I am the Lord your God and I am passionately exclusive. I lay the consequences of the sin of those who hate me on their sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons;

Exodus 23:13

Make sure to pay attention to everything I've told you. Don't think to call on the names of other gods—you must not even mention them.

Exodus 23:33

They must not be allowed to stay in your land, otherwise they will lead you to sin against me. For if you worship their gods, they will definitely become a trap for you.”

Proverbs 4:14

Don't go the way of the wicked or follow the example of those who do evil.

Jeremiah 12:16

If they will honestly learn the ways of my people and respect me, making their vows to me, just as they once taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will do well among my people.

Jeremiah 5:7

Why should I forgive you? Your children have abandoned me and believe in gods that are not gods. I gave them everything they need, yet they went and committed adultery, gathering together at prostitutes' houses.

Hosea 2:17

I will stop her appealing to the Baals—their names won't be mentioned ever again.

Zephaniah 1:5

I will destroy those who go up to the rooftops to bow down before the sun, moon, and stars. They also bow down and swear allegiance to the Lord, but then they do the same to Milcom.

Numbers 32:38

as well as Nebo and Baal-meon (changing their names), and Sibmah. In fact they renamed those towns they rebuilt.

Numbers 33:55

But if you don't drive out everyone living in the land, the people you allow to remain will be like grit in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will cause you trouble where you settle in the country.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Don't be fooled: “Bad company ruins good character.”

Ephesians 5:11

Don't have anything to do with the pointless things that darkness produces—instead expose them.

Deuteronomy 10:20

You must respect the Lord your God and worship him. Hold onto him and make your promises in his name.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Respect the Lord your God. Worship only him, and make promises only in his name.

Deuteronomy 6:14

Don't worship any other gods, the gods of the peoples around you,

Joshua 23:12

For if you do turn from him, and adopt the ways of the nations that are left, if you intermarry with them, associating with one another,

Joshua 23:8

Stay close to the Lord your God, as you have done up to now.