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But mingled themselves with the nations, Learned their works.
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The Danger of Mingling
Commentators explain that Israel's downfall began with "mingling" with surrounding nations through intermarriage, commerce, and alliances. This compromise led them to learn and adopt sinful practices. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin see this as a timeless warning for believers: close association with ungodly influences can corrupt one's faith and lead to a loss of spiritual distinctiveness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But were mingled among the heathen - Among the nations; by intermarriage, and by commerce. They allowed them to remain in the land, contrary…
19th Century
Anglican
The national sin after the settlement in Canaan.
Baptist
They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
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16th Century
Protestant
But were mingled. He describes what resulted from this foolish compassion: namely, that they were defiled with the pollutions of the natio…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But were mingled among the Heathen Not only dwelt among them, but made covenants and contracts, carried on trade and…
The conduct of the Israelites in Canaan, and God's dealings with them, show that the way of sin is downhill; omissions make way for commissions: wh…
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