What Is an Idolatry?

Idolatry is the worship of an idol as though it were God. In Abrahamic religions idolatry connotes the worship of something or someone other than the Abrahamic god as if it were God.

What are examples of idolatry?

The definition of fidolatry is extreme admiration or worship, or the worship of craven images or things other than God. Worshiping an idol or a person other than God is an example of idolatry. Worship of idols. The worship of idols.

What is idolatry in the Bible?

Idolatry, in Judaism and Christianity, the worship of someone or something other than God as though it were God. The first of the biblical Ten Commandments prohibits idolatry: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Adoration of the Golden Calf. Related Topics: worship Idol Overt idolatry.

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