23 Bible Verses about Idolatry

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1 Thessalonians 1:9

for they themselves report, concerning us, what manner of entrance we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

Galatians 5:19-21

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strifes, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties, envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, as I also said before, that those practicing such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Revelation 9:20

And the rest of the men, who were not killed with these plagues, repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship the demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood; which can neither see, nor hear, nor walk;

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Acts 17:29

"Being, therefore, God's offspring, we ought not to suppose that the God-head is like gold, or silver, or stone, graven by man's art and device!

1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Nay, but I say that the things which the gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God; and I do not wish you to become partakers with the demons. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; ye cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He?

1 Corinthians 10:19

What, then, do I say? that an idol-sacrifice is anything? or that an idol is anything?

Acts 17:16

And, while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him, observing that the city was full of idols.

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Abomination » Things that are, to God » Idolatry

Anger of God » Against » Idolatry

Ear-ring » Worn » Purpose » Idolatry

Idolatry » Prophecies relating to

Idolatry » Objects of » Sun, moon, and stars

Acts 7:42

But God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it has been written in a book of the prophets, 'Did ye offer to Me slain beasts and sacrifices, forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

Idolatry » Other customs of » Incense burned on altars

Idolatry » What should be done to idols

Idolatry » Adopted by the wicked kings

Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure

More verses: Isaiah 57:8-9

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations

Idolatry » What is idolatry

Idolatry » Everything connected with, should be destroyed

Idolatry » All heathen nations given up to

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that ye were gentiles, carried away to the dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By burning children

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With singing and dancing

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping images

Idolatry » Example of the kings encouraged israel in

Idolatry » Obstinate sinners judicially given up to

Idolatry » They who practice » Provoke God

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Molech or milcom

Idolatry » Objects of » Images

Idolatry » Annual feasts

More verses: Ezekiel 18:15

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Senseless idols

Idolatry » Described as » Vain and foolish

Idolatry » Early notice of, amongst God's professing people

Idolatry » Other customs of » Prayers to idols

Idolatry » The jews » Practised, in egypt

Idolatry » Punishment of » Banishment

Idolatry » Great prevalence of, in israel

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Other gods

Idolatry » Exhortations to turn from

Idolatry » The good kings of judah endeavored to destroy

Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts

1 Corinthians 10:27-28

If one of the unbelieving invites you to a feast, and ye wish to go, whatsoever is set before you eat, asking no question because of conscience. But, if anyone says to you, "This is the remains of an idol-sacrifice." eat it not, for his sake that showed it, and because of conscience:

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-berith

Idolatry » Other customs of » Meat offerings

Idolatry » Punishment of » Eternal torments

Revelation 14:9-11

And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a great voice, "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which has been mingled undiluted in the cup of His anger; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and before the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day and night, those who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receives the mark of his name.

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping the host of heaven

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Dumb idols

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that ye were gentiles, carried away to the dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the canaanites in

Idolatry » Objects of, carried in procession

Acts 7:43

And ye took up the tent of Moloch, and the star of the god Rephan??he figures which ye made to worship them; and I will remove you beyond Babylon.'

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Molten images

Idolatry » They who practice » Forget God

Idolatry » Described as » Hateful to God

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the assyrians in

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Nothing

1 Corinthians 8:4

concerning, therefore, the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.

Idolatry » Saints should » Not have religious intercourse with those who practice

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping demons

Revelation 9:20

And the rest of the men, who were not killed with these plagues, repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship the demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood; which can neither see, nor hear, nor walk;

Matthew 4:9-10

and he said to Him, "All these things will I give Thee, if, falling down, Thou wilt worship me." Then Jesus saith to him, "Depart, Satan; for it has been written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.'"

Idolatry » The jews » Often mixed up, with God's worship

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Queen of heaven

Idolatry » Punishment of » Dreadful judgments which end in death

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping the true God by an image, &c

Idolatry » Consists in » Serving other gods

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Bel

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » New gods

Idolatry » They who practice » Forsake God

Idolatry » Other customs of » Tithes and gifts

Idolatry » Other customs of » Kissing

Idolatry » Saints should » Not intermarry with those who practice

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Covetousness

Idolatry » Destruction of, promised

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Chemosh

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Dagon

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Abominations

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Molten gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With sacrifices

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » On high places

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » On the tops of houses

Idolatry » Other customs of » Offered burnt offerings

Acts 14:13

And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, having brought oxen and garlands to the gates, together with the multitudes, was wishing to offer sacrifice.

Idolatry » Consists in » Bowing down to images

Idolatry » Led the heathen to consider their gods to have but a local influence

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » No gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By bowing to them

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With libations

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With prayer

Idolatry » Described as » Defiling

Idolatry » The jews » Forbidden to practice

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashtoreth

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Strange gods

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » Under trees

Idolatry » They who practice » Look to idols for deliverance

Idolatry » Saints should » Not covenant with those who practice

Idolatry » Described as » Irrational

Acts 17:29

"Being, therefore, God's offspring, we ought not to suppose that the God-head is like gold, or silver, or stone, graven by man's art and device!

Romans 1:21-23

because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give thanks; but they became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Idolatry » The jews » Brought, out of egypt with them

Acts 7:39-41

to whom our fathers wished not to become obedient, but thrust him away, and in their hearts turned back again to Egypt; saying to Aaron, 'Make us gods who shall go before us; for as for this Moses who brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, we know not what happened to him.' And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.

Idolatry » Saints preserved by God from

Romans 11:4

But what says the answer of God to him? "I left for Myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

Idolatry » Led to abominable sins

Romans 1:26-32

For this cause, God gave them up to vile passions; for both their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature; and, in like manner, the men also, leaving the natural use of the women, burned in their desires one for another; men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves the recompense of their error, which was due. And, as they did not approve the holding of God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not becoming; read more.
having become filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers, back-biters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventers of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful; who, indeed, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with those who practice them.

Idolatry » Exemplified

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-zebub

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By kissing them

Idolatry » Described as » Unprofitable

Idolatry » Consists in » Swearing by other gods

Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of

Acts 10:25

And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius, meeting him, and falling at his feet, worshipped him.

Acts 14:11-15

And the multitudes, seeing what Paul did, lifted up their voice in the language of Lycaonia, saying, "The gods, made like to men, came down to us!" And they were calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was the chief speaker. And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, having brought oxen and garlands to the gates, together with the multitudes, was wishing to offer sacrifice. read more.
But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, hearing of it, having rent their garments, leaped forth among the multitude, crying out, and saying, "Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, proclaiming to you glad tidings, that ye should turn from these vanities to the living God, Who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them;

Idolatry » Is changing the truth of God into a lie

Idolatry » Altars raised for

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Graven images

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Stocks

Idolatry » Saints should » Keep from

Idolatry » Consists in » Sacrificing to images

Acts 7:41

And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.

Idolatry » Objects of » The heavenly bodies

Acts 7:42

But God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it has been written in a book of the prophets, 'Did ye offer to Me slain beasts and sacrifices, forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?

Idolatry » Is changing the glory of God into an image

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Acts 17:29

"Being, therefore, God's offspring, we ought not to suppose that the God-head is like gold, or silver, or stone, graven by man's art and device!

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Diana

Acts 19:24

For a certain one, Demetrius by name, a silver-smith, making silver shrines of Diana, was bringing to the artisans no small business;

Acts 19:27

And not only is there danger to us that this branch of our business will come into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana be reckoned of no account, and also her magnificence will be destroyed, whom all Asia and the inhabited earth worship."

Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with

1 Corinthians 10:19-20

What, then, do I say? that an idol-sacrifice is anything? or that an idol is anything? Nay, but I say that the things which the gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God; and I do not wish you to become partakers with the demons.

Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against

Acts 19:26

And ye perceive and hear that, not only at Ephesus, but almost in all Asia, this Paul, having persuaded, turned away a great multitude, saying, that they are not gods that are made with hands.

Idolatry » Punishment of » Exclusion from heaven

1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God.

Idolatry » They who practice » Hate God

Idolatry » Other customs of » Cutting the flesh

Idolatry » Other customs of » Bowing

Idolatry » Saints should » Flee from

Idolatry » Renounced on conversion

1 Thessalonians 1:9

for they themselves report, concerning us, what manner of entrance we had to you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

Idolatry » Warnings against

Idolatry » They who practice » Carried away by it

1 Corinthians 12:2

Ye know that ye were gentiles, carried away to the dumb idols, as ye were led.

Idolatry » Punishment of » Judicial death

Idolatry » Objects of » Pictures

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Manasseh

Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahaz

Idolatry » Consists in » Speaking in the name of other gods

Idolatry » Objects of » Departed spirits

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Jehoshaphat

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Israel

Idolatry » Angels refuse to receive the worship of

Revelation 22:8-9

And I, John, am he who heard and saw these things. And, when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. And he says, "See that you do it not. I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book: worship God."

Idolatry » Divination connected with

Idolatry » Objects of, numerous

1 Corinthians 8:5

For, even if there are things called gods, whether in heaven, or on earth (as there are gods many, and lords many);

Idolatry » Curse denounced against

Idolatry » Is a work of the flesh

Galatians 5:19-20

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strifes, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties,

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations of blood

Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise

Idolatry » Saints should » Not have anything connected with, in their houses

Idolatry » Described as » An abomination to God

Idolatry » Consists in » Walking after other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Sensuality

Idolatry » Captivity of judah on account of

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping angels

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Idolatry » Making idols for the purpose of, described and ridiculed

Idolatry » Captivity of israel on account of

Idolatry » A virtual forsaking of God

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-peor

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » gods that have not made the heavens

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Vanities of the gentiles

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Vanity

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With incense

Idolatry » They who practice » Are ignorant and foolish

Romans 1:21-22

because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor did they give thanks; but they became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Idolatry » They who practice » Are mad upon it

Idolatry » Exemplified » Manasseh

Idolatry » Exemplified » Judah

Idolatry » Consists in » Setting up idols in the heart

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the moabites in

Idolatry » Those that are not idolaters

Idolatry » Incompatible with the service of God

Idolatry » Adopted by solomon

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Asa

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nibhaz and tartak

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Succoth-benoth

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Adrammelech

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Anammelech

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Merodach

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nisroch

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Ashima

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nergal

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Idols of abomination

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Teachers of lies

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Dumb stones

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Helpless

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By cutting the flesh

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In private houses

Idolatry » They who practice » Pollute the name of God

Idolatry » They who practice » Go after it in heart

Idolatry » They who practice » Go astray from God

Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra

Acts 14:11-12

And the multitudes, seeing what Paul did, lifted up their voice in the language of Lycaonia, saying, "The gods, made like to men, came down to us!" And they were calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » Exemplified » Sennacherib

Idolatry » Exemplified » Jeroboam

Idolatry » Described as » Bloody

Idolatry » Exemplified » Micah

Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab

Idolatry » Exemplified » Amon

Idolatry » Consists in » Fearing other gods

Idolatry » Who is an idolater

Idolatry » All forms of, forbidden by the law of moses

Idolatry » Woe denounced against

Idolatry » Forbidden

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Tammuz

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Rimmon

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Images of abomination

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » gods that cannot save

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Wind and confusion

Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Stumbling blocks

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » By kissing the hand to them

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In temples

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In groves

Idolatry » They who practice » Defile the sanctuary of God

Idolatry » They who practice » Are estranged from God

Idolatry » They who practice » Hold fast their deceit

Idolatry » Consists in » Sacrificing to other gods

Idolatry » Consists in » Worshipping dead men

Idolatry » Zeal » Against » Josiah

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Baal-zephon

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Nebo

Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In secret places

Idolatry » They who practice » Are vain in their imaginations

Idolatry » They who practice » Inflame themselves

Idolatry » Other customs of » Singing and dancing

Idolatry » Saints should » Refuse to engage in, though threatened with death

Idolatry » Described as » Abominable

Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar

Idolatry » Objects of » Earthly creatures

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Idolatry » The jews » Followed the syrians in

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Jupiter

Acts 14:12

And they were calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Mercury

Acts 14:12

And they were calling Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, since he was the chief speaker.

Idolatry » They who practice » Have fellowship with devils

Idolatry » They who practice » Ask counsel of their idols

Idolatry » They who practice » Boast of it

Idolatry » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar

Idolatry » Led the heathen to think that their gods visited the earth in bodily shapes

Acts 14:11

And the multitudes, seeing what Paul did, lifted up their voice in the language of Lycaonia, saying, "The gods, made like to men, came down to us!"

Idolatry » Victims sacrificed in, often adorned with garlands

Acts 14:13

And the priest of Jupiter whose temple was before the city, having brought oxen and garlands to the gates, together with the multitudes, was wishing to offer sacrifice.

Idolatry » Temples built for

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Remphan

Acts 7:43

And ye took up the tent of Moloch, and the star of the god Rephan??he figures which ye made to worship them; and I will remove you beyond Babylon.'

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Huzzab

Idolatry » Idols, &c mentioned in scripture » Chiun

Idolatry » They who practice » Swear by their idols

Idolatry » Consists in » Looking to other gods

Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations of wine

Idolatry » Other customs of » Music

Idolatry » Objects of » Pictures on walls

Idolatry » Objects of » Images of angels

Idolatry » Objects of » gods of egypt

Idolatry » Objects of » Net and drag

Idolatry » Objects of » Brazen serpent

Idolatry » Wicked practices of » Practices of, relating to the dead

Idolatry » Other customs of » Peace offerings

Idolatry » Objects of » Golden calf

Idolatry » Objects of » Earrings

Idolatry » Objects of » Animals

Romans 1:23

and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and quadrupeds, and reptiles.

Ignorance of God » Leads to » Idolatry

Acts 17:29-30

"Being, therefore, God's offspring, we ought not to suppose that the God-head is like gold, or silver, or stone, graven by man's art and device! God, therefore, having overlooked the time of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent;

Israel » Under the judges » Return » Idolatry

Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry

Israel » Under the judges » Idolatry » King of moab » Repentance » Deliverance

Israel » Idolatry » Moab

Jews, the » Punished for » Idolatry

Judgments » Are sent, as punishment for » Idolatry

Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Idolatry

The tribe of Simeon » Plagues » Idolatry

worldly Snares » Idolatry

Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Idolatry » Solomon » Influence » Wives

Temptation » Special sources of worldly snares » Idolatry

Women » Zealous » Promotion » Superstition » Idolatry

false Worship » Idolatry » Forbidden

false Worship » Idolatry » Prophecies concerning the overthrow of

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Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them; and judgment was given to them; and I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of the testimony of Jesus, and because of the word of God; and such as worshiped not the beast, neither his image, and received not the mark upon their forehead and upon their hand; and they lived, and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

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Acts 7:41

And they made a calf in those days, and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.

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