2 Kings 17:36 bbe — But the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt with his great power and his outstretched arm, he is your God, to w…

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"But the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt with his great power and his outstretched arm, he is your God, to whom you are to give worship and make offerings:"

— 2 Kings 17:36, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 17 — Context

33

They gave worship to the Lord, but they gave honour to their gods like the nations did from whom they had been taken as prisoners.

34

So to this day they go on in their old ways, not worshipping the Lord or keeping his orders or his ways or the law and the rule which the Lord gave to the children of Jacob, to whom he gave the name Israel;

35

And the Lord made an agreement with them and gave them orders, saying, You are to have no other gods; you are not to give worship to them or be their servants or make them offerings:

36

But the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt with his great power and his outstretched arm, he is your God, to whom you are to give worship and make offerings:

37

And the rules and the orders and the law which he put in writing for you, you are to keep and do for ever; you are to have no other gods.

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And you are to keep in memory the agreement which I have made with you; and you are to have no other gods.

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And you are to give worship to the Lord your God; for it is he who will give you salvation from the hands of all who are against you.

2 Kings 17:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 17:36 say?
2 Kings 17:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt with his great power and his outstretched arm, he is your God, to whom you are to give worship and make offerings:”
Where is 2 Kings 17:36 in the Bible?
2 Kings 17:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 17, verse 36.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 17:36.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 17:36 in?
2 Kings 17:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 17:36?
2 Kings 17:36 reads (BBE): “But the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt with his great power and his outstretched arm, he is your God, to whom you are to give worship and make offerings:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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