Joshua 23:7

Good News Translation

and then you will not associate with these peoples left among you or speak the names of their gods or use those names in taking vows or worship those gods or bow down to them.

Cross References

2 Kings 17:12

and disobeyed the Lord's command not to worship idols.

2 Kings 5:18

So I hope that the Lord will forgive me when I accompany my king to the temple of Rimmon, the god of Syria, and worship him. Surely the Lord will forgive me!”

2 Chronicles 7:19

But if you and your people ever disobey the laws and commands I have given you and worship other gods,

Psalm 16:4

Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their sacrifices; I will not worship their gods.

Exodus 20:5

Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment on those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation.

Exodus 23:13

“Listen to everything that I, the Lord, have said to you. Do not pray to other gods; do not even mention their names.

Exodus 23:33

Do not let those people live in your country; if you do, they will make you sin against me. If you worship their gods, it will be a fatal trap for you.”

Proverbs 4:14

Do not go where evil people go. Do not follow the example of the wicked.

Jeremiah 12:16

If with all their hearts they will accept the religion of my people and will swear, ‘As the Lord lives’—as they once taught my people to swear by Baal—then they will also be a part of my people and will prosper.

Jeremiah 5:7

The Lord asked, “Why should I forgive the sins of my people? They have abandoned me and have worshiped gods that are not real. I fed my people until they were full, but they committed adultery and spent their time with prostitutes.

Hosea 2:17

I will never let her speak the name of Baal again.

Zephaniah 1:5

I will destroy anyone who goes up on the roof and worships the sun, the moon, and the stars. I will also destroy those who worship me and swear loyalty to me, but then take oaths in the name of the god Molech.

Numbers 32:38

Nebo, Baal Meon (this name was changed), and Sibmah. They gave new names to the towns they rebuilt.

Numbers 33:55

But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those that are left will be as troublesome as splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they will fight against you.

1 Corinthians 15:33

Do not be fooled. “Bad companions ruin good character.”

Ephesians 5:11

Have nothing to do with the worthless things that people do, things that belong to the darkness. Instead, bring them out to the light. (

Deuteronomy 10:20

Have reverence for the Lord your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 6:13

Honor the Lord your God, worship only him, and make your promises in his name alone.

Deuteronomy 6:14

Do not worship other gods, any of the gods of the peoples around you.

Joshua 23:12

If you are disloyal and join with the nations that are still left among you and intermarry with them,

Joshua 23:8

Instead, be faithful to the Lord, as you have been till now.