Psalms 106:35

35 but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.

Psalms 106:35 in Other Translations

KJV
35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
ESV
35 but they mixed with the nations and learned to do as they did.
NLT
35 Instead, they mingled among the pagans and adopted their evil customs.
MSG
35 Instead they intermarried with the heathen, and in time became just like them.
CSB
35 but mingled with the nations and adopted their ways.

Psalms 106:35 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 106:35

But were mingled among the Heathen
Not only dwelt among them, but made covenants and contracts, carried on trade and commerce, and intermarried with them, contrary to the express law of God, ( Deuteronomy 7:2-4 ) . Nor should saints have communion with wicked men, especially in things sinful and superstitious, ( 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 ) ( Ephesians 5:11 ) .

And learned their works;
not their civil works and actions, their trades and business, but their idolatrous works; of which a detail is given in the following verses: "evil communications corrupt good manners", ( 1 Corinthians 15:33 ) .

Psalms 106:35 In-Context

33 for they rebelled against the Spirit of God, and rash words came from Moses’ lips.
34 They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them,
35 but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs.
36 They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.
37 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to false gods.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Judges 3:5-6; Ezra 9:1-2
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