What practices in Isaiah 65:4 are considered detestable by God? Text of Isaiah 65:4 “who sit among the graves, spend nights in secret places, who eat the flesh of pigs, and whose pots hold the broth of abominable things;” Detestable Practices Named • Sitting among the graves • Spending the night in secret (hidden) places • Eating the flesh of pigs • Using pots that contain broth made from abominable (unclean) things Understanding Each Practice • Sitting among the graves – deliberate association with the realm of the dead, linked to necromancy (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) • Spending nights in secret places – covert occult rituals performed in caves or shrines (Isaiah 29:15) • Eating the flesh of pigs – violation of God’s dietary law declaring swine unclean (Leviticus 11:7; Deuteronomy 14:8) • Broth of abominable things – preparing stews from other ceremonially unclean animals, often tied to idolatrous worship (Isaiah 66:17) Related Scriptures for Confirmation • Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – necromancy and occult practices are “detestable to the LORD.” • Leviticus 11:7-8 – swine declared unclean; their flesh must not be eaten. • Isaiah 8:19 – condemns consulting spirits of the dead instead of the living God. • Isaiah 66:17 – warns of judgment on those who eat pig flesh and other abominations. Why This Matters for Believers Today • God still forbids engagement with the occult or any communion with darkness. • Holiness involves honoring God in both worship and daily living, including what we consume (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 10:21). • Mixing ritual uncleanness with professed devotion provokes divine displeasure; authentic worship unites heart loyalty with obedient action. |
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