Deuteronomy 4:16

Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 4:16

BSB
that you do not act corruptly and make an idol for yourselves of any form or shape, whether in the likeness of a male or female,
AKJV
Lest you corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
CPDV
Otherwise, perhaps being deceived, you might have made a graven image, or an image of male or female,
ERV
lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
NHEB
Lest you corrupt yourselves, and make yourself an engraved image in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
SMT
Lest ye shall be corrupted and make to you a carved thing, the appearance of any likeness, the model of male or female,

Commentary for Deuteronomy 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 4:16
Summary
Prohibition against human-shaped representations
Event
Restrictions on image types
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law