Dictionary of Bible Themes Known in the Hebrew as "teraphim", miniature idols small enough for their owners to keep in their homes or to carry with them when travelling. Genesis 31:19Examples of the use of household gods See also Genesis 31:34Judges 17:1-6; 18:18,30-31 1 Samuel 19:13-16 Ezekiel 21:21 Three methods of divination are described here, shaking the arrows (belomancy), consulting the household gods (necromancy) and the examination of the liver of a sacrificed victim (hepatoscopy). Deuteronomy 7:25-26The use of household gods was contrary to God's law See also Exodus 20:4-6pp Dt 5:8-10 2 Kings 23:24The removal and condemnation of household gods See also Genesis 35:2-4Isaiah 44:9-11 Ezekiel 18:5-6 Zechariah 10:2 See also 1080 God, living4155 divination 4366 stones 5139 bracelet 5213 assembly 6243 adultery, spiritual 7326 cannibalism 8747 false gods 8752 false worship 8768 idolatry 8808 riches 8840 unfaithfulness to God |
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