Which verse asserts that the LORD made the heavens and that the gods of the nations are idols?

Which verse asserts that the LORD made the heavens and that the gods of the nations are idols?

• A. Psalms 82:6-7
• B. 2nd Esdras 3:5-7
• C. Psalms 96:5
• D. Deuteronomy 30:15

Answer: (C)

The main idea tested is recognizing the Creator’s unique status by contrasting idol worship with the true God who made the heavens. This verse plainly states both parts: the gods worshiped by the nations are idols, and the LORD created the heavens. That direct combination is what makes it the best fit, because it asserts the dignity and sovereignty of the Creator over all creation while dismissing the worth of other deities. In the broader context, Psalm 96 calls all peoples to worship and acknowledge Yahweh’s supremacy as the Maker of the world, highlighting monotheistic faith and God’s creative power. The other options don’t present this dual claim: one discusses human rulers as “gods” in a different sense, another is about choosing life or destruction, and another comes from a noncanonical text with a different focus. So this verse uniquely matches both parts of the prompt.

The main idea tested is recognizing the Creator’s unique status by contrasting idol worship with the true God who made the heavens. This verse plainly states both parts: the gods worshiped by the nations are idols, and the LORD created the heavens. That direct combination is what makes it the best fit, because it asserts the dignity and sovereignty of the Creator over all creation while dismissing the worth of other deities.

In the broader context, Psalm 96 calls all peoples to worship and acknowledge Yahweh’s supremacy as the Maker of the world, highlighting monotheistic faith and God’s creative power. The other options don’t present this dual claim: one discusses human rulers as “gods” in a different sense, another is about choosing life or destruction, and another comes from a noncanonical text with a different focus. So this verse uniquely matches both parts of the prompt.