Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.
You picked up the shrine of Moloch and the star symbol of your god Remphan, basically idols you made with your own hands to bow down to. Because of this, I'm going to let you be taken away as captives even further than Babylon.
When you choose to worship things you created instead of your Creator, don't be surprised when everything falls apart.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Stephen is delivering a defense before the Sanhedrin, recounting Israel's history of turning away from God despite His faithfulness. He quotes from the prophet Amos to condemn the Israelites for worshiping idols like Moloch, a Canaanite god associated with child sacrifice, and Remphan, likely a reference to a pagan star deity, during their wilderness journey. This accusation highlights how their idolatry led to exile beyond Babylon, illustrating a pattern of rebellion that continued into Jesus' time.
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