Deuteronomy 5:8

Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 5:8

BSB
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.
AKJV
You shall not make you any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:
CPDV
You shall not make for yourself a graven image, nor the likeness of anything, which is in heaven above, or on earth below, or which abides in the waters under the earth.
ERV
Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, the likeness of any form that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
NHEB
"Do not make an engraved image for yourself, or any likeness of what is in heaven above, or on the earth below, or that is in the waters below the earth.
SMT
Thou shalt not make to thee a carved thing, any appearance that is in the heavens from above, and which is in the earth underneath, and that is in the waters under the earth:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 5:8

Commentary for Deuteronomy 5:8

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Overview of Deuteronomy 5:8
Summary
Ban on creating or worshipping carved representations
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Second commandment declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law