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BSB, Ex 20:
NIV, Ps 96:
Why are the gods of the nations idols?
Their gods are represented by idols.
In the context of this book, "the nations" would largely be seen as what? Babylonians? Egyptians? Phoenicians?
Yes, and plus the rest of all other nations.
Does "idol" here mean a material shaped like a god?
Right, e.g., the Egyptian sun god was depicted as a man with a falcon head and a solar disk on his head.
The 2nd commandment: Do not make idols.
NIV, Ps 96:
The Israelites worshiped the one true God of creation, not represented by idol images. Other nations worshiped idols. They were false gods of demons.
Why are the gods of the nations idols?
Their gods are represented by idols.
In the context of this book, "the nations" would largely be seen as what? Babylonians? Egyptians? Phoenicians?
Yes, and plus the rest of all other nations.
Does "idol" here mean a material shaped like a god?
Right, e.g., the Egyptian sun god was depicted as a man with a falcon head and a solar disk on his head.
