Exodus 20:3 asv — Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

American Standard Version

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. "

— Exodus 20:3, American Standard Version

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Exodus 20:3 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
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WEB
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
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NET
““You shall have no other gods before me.”
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DRB
“Thou shalt not have strange gods before me.”
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BBE
“You are to have no other gods but me.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
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Exodus 20 — Context

And God spake all these words, saying,

I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I Jehovah thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth generation of them that hate me,

and showing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

Exodus 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:3 say?

Exodus 20:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me. ”

Where is Exodus 20:3 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 3.

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 20:3.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:3 in?

Exodus 20:3 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 20:3?

Exodus 20:3 reads (ASV): “Thou shalt have no other gods before me. ” 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.

Exodus 20:3 asv — Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

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