Exodus 20:23

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 20:23

BSB

You are not to make any gods alongside Me; you are not to make for yourselves gods of silver or gold.

AKJV

You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold.

CPDV

You shall not make gods of silver, nor shall you make for yourselves gods of gold.

ERV

Ye shall not make other gods with me; gods of silver, or gods of gold, ye shall not make unto you.

NHEB

You shall most certainly not make alongside of me gods of silver, or gods of gold for yourselves.

SMT

Ye shall not make to me gods of silver, and gods of gold ye shall not make to yourselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 20:23

YeshallnotmakeH6213VerbwithmegodsH430Noun MasculineofsilverH3701Noun MasculineneithershallyemakeH6213VerbuntoyougodsH430Noun MasculineofgoldH2091Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 20:23

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 20:23

Summary

No idols of precious metals permitted.

Event

Idolatry of precious metals forbidden

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC