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# forsake, forsaken
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## Definition
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The term "forsake" means to abandon someone or to give up something. Someone who has been "forsaken" has been deserted or abandoned by someone else.
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* When the people of Israel disobeyed God and worshiped idols, they were "forsaking" him, that is, leaving him and turning to false gods. As a result they were forsaken by God, which means that he withdrew his protection and presence from them and allowed them to be defeated by their enemies.
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* This term can apply to the forsaking of things, as in the disciples forsaking, or giving up, their fishing jobs in order to follow Jesus.
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* The Bible tells us that God will never forsake those who have believed in Jesus.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Other ways to translate this term could include, "abandon" or "neglect" or "give up" or "go away from" or "leave behind." depending on the context.
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* To "forsake God's law" means to "not obey God's law."
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* The target language may prefer to use different words for this term, depending on whether the text is talking about forsaking a thing or a person.
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