Psalms 106:35 Meaning and Explanation
“But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Instead of remaining separate, Israel intermingled with the pagan peoples and adopted their practices.
The Context of Psalms 106:35
The consequences of incomplete obedience: spiritual compromise through cultural absorption and intermarriage.
What Does Psalms 106:35 Mean?
Mingling with the surrounding peoples inevitably led to learning and adopting their religious and cultural practices. Separation from paganism required not just physical distance but also spiritual commitment.
Learning the works of the pagan nations meant absorbing their values, religious practices, and moral standards. This gradual assimilation undermined Israel's unique covenant identity and relationship with God.
Psalms 106:35 in the Original Language
arevu (עָרְבוּ), 'mingled' — to mix together, to intermarry, to associate closely with.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 106:35
What does Psalms 106:35 mean?
Instead of remaining separate, Israel intermingled with the pagan peoples and adopted their practices.
What is the context of Psalms 106:35?
The consequences of incomplete obedience: spiritual compromise through cultural absorption and intermarriage.