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Keyword: Infanticide

See Also: Abortion
Original Word: שָׁחַת (shachat)
Strong's Number: H7843 (Hebrew)
Definition: to destroy, corrupt, ruin, spoil
2 Kings 17:17
KJV: And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
NKJV: And they caused their sons and daughters to pass through the fire, practiced witchcraft and soothsaying, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger.
NIV: They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced divination and sought omens and sold themselves to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, arousing his anger.
Interpretation: The verse describes how people sacrificed their children by passing them through fire. This practice of infanticide was done to false gods. The verse shows that killing children is a terrible sin that provokes God's anger. Infanticide involves destroying innocent life. The verse teaches that sacrificing children is evil in God's sight. Such practices show complete rejection of God's ways.
Tweet Text: 2 Kings 17:17 - And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger. #infanticide #abortion #mywordofgod
Psalm 106:37
KJV: Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,
NKJV: They even sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons,
NIV: They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to false gods.
Interpretation: The verse describes how people sacrificed their children to demons. This practice of infanticide involved killing children as offerings. The verse shows the terrible consequences of turning away from God. People who reject God may commit terrible acts against children. The verse warns against practices that destroy innocent life. Infanticide is a form of child sacrifice that God condemns.
Tweet Text: Psalm 106:37 - Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, #infanticide #abortion #mywordofgod
Jeremiah 7:31
KJV: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.
NKJV: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire, which I did not command, nor did it come into My heart.
NIV: They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to burn their sons and daughters in the fire, something I did not command, nor did it enter my mind.
Interpretation: The verse describes how people built places to burn their children in fire. This practice of infanticide was never commanded by God. The verse shows that God never wanted such practices. Infanticide did not come into God's heart or mind. The verse teaches that killing children is completely against God's will. Such practices are human inventions that God never approved.
Tweet Text: Jeremiah 7:31 - And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart. #infanticide #abortion #mywordofgod
Ezekiel 16:20
KJV: Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter,
NKJV: Moreover you took your sons and your daughters, whom you bore to Me, and these you sacrificed to them to be devoured. Were your acts of harlotry a small matter,
NIV: And you took your sons and daughters whom you bore to me and sacrificed them as food to the idols. Was your prostitution not enough?
Interpretation: The verse accuses people of sacrificing their children to idols. This practice of infanticide involved killing children as offerings. The verse shows that God gave these children to the people, yet they killed them. Infanticide is described as feeding children to idols. The verse teaches that killing children is a terrible betrayal. Such practices show complete rejection of God's gift of children.
Tweet Text: Ezekiel 16:20 - Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter, #infanticide #abortion #mywordofgod
Ezekiel 23:37
KJV: For they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass for them through the fire, to devour them.
NKJV: For they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and with their idols they have committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bore to Me, to pass through the fire, to devour them.
NIV: They committed adultery with their idols; they even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to me, as food for them.
Interpretation: The verse describes how people committed infanticide by passing their children through fire. The verse shows that blood is on their hands from killing children. Infanticide is connected to idolatry and adultery. The verse teaches that killing children brings blood guilt. Such practices show complete rejection of God and His ways. Infanticide is a terrible sin that brings judgment.
Tweet Text: Ezekiel 23:37 - For they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass for them through the fire, to devour them. #infanticide #abortion #mywordofgod
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