I know thy works and tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and I know the blasphemy of them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Interesting - I had always taken that statement to be a comment on the current situation, however in this context it is also prophetic. The Khazars adopted Judaism several hundred years later...
The Israelites were warned again and again and again about letting the fallen corrupted culture into their ethnic and cultural sphere. And they failed in this many, many times.
I know thy works and tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and I know the blasphemy of them that say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Interesting - I had always taken that statement to be a comment on the current situation, however in this context it is also prophetic. The Khazars adopted Judaism several hundred years later...
The Israelites were warned again and again and again about letting the fallen corrupted culture into their ethnic and cultural sphere. And they failed in this many, many times.
No wonder we have been cursed and tormented for our failure to protect our heritage and stop Satan.