ESV Reformation Study Bible – Deut 7:25
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Deut 7:25

7:25 it is an abomination. Another call for utter hatred of pagan idolatry. But the idols were often made of gold and were valuable. The precious metal was under the ban (Hebrew herem); the idols were to be destroyed, and what could pass through the fire was to be given to the Lord (Josh. 6:18, 19).