Exodus 20:23 akjv — You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold. ¶

American King James Version

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

— Exodus 20:23, American King James Version

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Exodus 20 — Context

20

And Moses said to the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that you sin not.

21

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. ¶

22

And the LORD said to Moses, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.

23

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

24

An altar of earth you shall make to me, and shall sacrifice thereon your burnt offerings, and your peace offerings, your sheep, and your oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come to you, and I will bless you.

25

And if you will make me an altar of stone, you shall not build it of hewn stone: for if you lift up your tool on it, you have polluted it.

26

Neither shall you go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not discovered thereon.

Exodus 20:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:23 say?
Exodus 20:23 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold. ¶ ”
Where is Exodus 20:23 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 23.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:23.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:23 in?
Exodus 20:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 20:23?
Exodus 20:23 reads (AKJV): “You shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall you make to you gods of gold. ¶ ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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