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2 Kings 17:12 KJV
2 Kings · chapter 17 · verse 12
For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.2 Kings 17:12 · King James Version
2 Kings 17:12 in context
10And they set them up images and groves in every high hill, and under every green tree:
11And there they burnt incense in all the high places, as did the heathen whom the LORD carried away before them; and wrought wicked things to provoke the LORD to anger:
12For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.
13Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets.
14Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- servedʻâbadto workH5647 →
- idolsgillûwlproperly, a logH1544 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- saidʼâmarto sayH559 →
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