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Psalms 106:35

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 106:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But mingled themselves with the nations, And learned their works,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But mingled themselves with the nations, And learned their works,
Psalms 106:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 106

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32They angered him also at the waters of Meribah, So that it went ill with Moses for their sakes;
33Because they were rebellious against his spirit, And he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
34They did not destroy the peoples, As Jehovah commanded them,
35But mingled themselves with the nations, And learned their works,
36And served their idols, Which became a snare unto them.
37Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto demons,
38And shed innocent blood, Even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, Whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan; And the land was polluted with blood.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But were mingled among the heathen - Among the nations; by intermarriage, and by commerce. They suffered them to remain in the land, contrary to the command of God, and thus greatly exposed and endangered the purity of their religion and their own morals. See Judges 2:2; Judges 3:5-6. And learned their works - Their practices; their customs and habits: learned to live as they did. This was an illustration of the danger of contact with the wicked and the worldly. What occurred in their case has often occurred since in the history of the people of God, that by “mingling” with the world they have learned to practice their “works;” have become conformed to their manner of living, and have thus…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But: Jos 15:63; Jdg 1:27-36, Jdg 2:2, Jdg 2:3 learned: Isa 2:6; Co1 5:6, Co1 15:33 Psalms 106:36”
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