2 Kings 17:33
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away.”
A short, plain-language explanation of 2 Kings 17:33 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“They feared the Lord, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence.”
King James Version · Public Domain“They feared Jehovah, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Jehovah they are fearing, and their gods they are serving, according to the custom of the nations whence they removed them.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Kings 17:33 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 18:21Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.
- 2 Kings 17:41So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did.
- Hosea 10:2Their hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.
- Zephaniah 1:5those who bow on the rooftops to worship the host of heaven, those who bow down and swear by the LORD but also swear by Milcom,
- Matthew 6:24No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
- Luke 16:13No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
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