GOD'S WORD Translation GW
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33 They worshiped the LORD but also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had come.
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They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods in accordance with the customs of the nations from which they had been brought.
34 Today they are still following their customs, as they've done from the beginning. They don't fear the LORD or live by the decrees, customs, teachings, or commands that the LORD gave to the descendants of Jacob (whom he named Israel).
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To this day they persist in their former practices. They neither worship the LORD nor adhere to the decrees and regulations, the laws and commands that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom he named Israel.
35 When the LORD made a promise to Israel, he commanded, "Never worship other gods, bow down to them, serve them, or sacrifice to them.
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When the LORD made a covenant with the Israelites, he commanded them: “Do not worship any other gods or bow down to them, serve them or sacrifice to them.
36 Instead, worship the LORD, who used his great power and a mighty arm to bring you out of Egypt. Bow down to the LORD, and sacrifice to him.
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But the LORD, who brought you up out of Egypt with mighty power and outstretched arm, is the one you must worship. To him you shall bow down and to him offer sacrifices.
37 Faithfully obey the laws, rules, teachings, and commands that he wrote for you: 'Never worship other gods.
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You must always be careful to keep the decrees and regulations, the laws and commands he wrote for you. Do not worship other gods.
38 Never forget the promise I made to you. Never worship other gods.
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Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods.
39 Instead, worship the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.'"
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Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”
40 The people of Israel had refused to listen and made up their own rules, as they had done from the beginning.
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They would not listen, however, but persisted in their former practices.
41 These [other] nations worshiped the LORD but also served their own idols. So did their children and their grandchildren. They still do whatever their ancestors did.
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Even while these people were worshiping the LORD, they were serving their idols. To this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their ancestors did.
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