Acts 17:29

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.
World English Bible (WEB)
Forasmuch then{G3767} as we are{G5225}{(G5723)} the offspring{G1085} of God{G2316}, we ought{G3784}{(G5719)} not{G3756} to think{G3543}{(G5721)} that the Godhead{G2304} is{G1511}{(G5750)} like{G3664} unto gold{G5557}, or{G2228} silver{G696}, or{G2228} stone{G3037}, graven{G5480} by art{G5078} and{G2532} man's{G444} device{G1761}.
KJV with Strongs
(29) Being therefore, children of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God we shouldn't think that The Divine Being is like a gold, silver or stone marked image, skilfully thought of by man.
The F.O.G
[29] Therefore, since we are God's offspring, we shouldn't think that divine being is like gold or silver or stone, shaped by human art and imagination.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘Being, therefore, offspring of God, we ought not to think the Godhead to be like to gold, or silver, or stone, graving of art and device of man;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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