Exodus 20:23 - Printer Friendly

ESV: You shall not make gods of silver to be with me, nor shall you make for yourselves gods of gold.

NIV: Do not make any gods to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold.

NASB: You shall not make other gods besides Me; gods of silver or gods of gold, you shall not make for yourselves.

CSB: Do not make gods of silver to rival me; do not make gods of gold for yourselves.

NLT: Remember, you must not make any idols of silver or gold to rival me.

KJV: Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.

NKJV: You shall not make anything to be with Me—gods of silver or gods of gold you shall not make for yourselves.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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