Romans 1:23
They exchanged the glory of the immortal God for idols, images of mortal human beings, birds, animals, and reptiles.
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22Even though they claimed to be wise, they became foolish.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:8You must not make for yourself any kind of idol, whether in the form of anything in the heavens above, or on the earth beneath, or in the waters below.
Psalms 115:5They have mouths, but can't speak. They have eyes, but can't see.
Isaiah 40:18Who do you think is like God? What image do you think he looks like?
Isaiah 44:13The woodworker measures out a piece of wood, and draws an image on it. He carves it with a chisel and uses a compass to make an outline. He creates an idol that looks like a person, someone beautiful, to be put in a shrine.
Ezekiel 8:10So I went through the wall and saw carved images covering the walls, representing all kinds of reptiles and disgusting animals, as well as all the idols worshiped by the people of Israel.
Romans 1:25They exchanged God's truth for a lie, worshiping and serving creatures instead of the Creator, who deserves praise forever. Amen.
Matthew Henry on Romans 1:20-32
The Excellency of the Gospel. ( a. d. 58.) 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22… Read the whole commentary →