SPECIAL TOPIC: IDOLATRY (OT)

The Bible contrasts the one true creator God with the manmade idols (i.e., human superstition based on natural events or animals, cf. Rom. 1:18-32). There are several different words and phrases used, but all communicate the same concept of "nothingness." Here are a few sample texts.

1. from the Ten Commandments ‒ Exod. 20:4; Deut. 5:8 (also note 4:15-19,25,28; 27:15)
2. problem with the golden calf ‒ Exodus 32
3. from Leviticus ‒ cf. Lev. 19:4; 26:1
4. from the history books of the OT
   1. 1 Sam. 12:21-22
   2. 1 Kgs. 15:30 (the two golden calves); 16:13,26
   3. 2 Kgs. 17:15; 19:18
5. from the Psalms ‒ Ps. 31:6; 115:2-8; 135:15-18
6. from the major prophets
   1. Isa. 2:8; 17:8; 41:24,29; 44:9-20
   2. Jer. 2:5; 8:19; 10:2-5; 14:22

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