Exodus 20:3 bbe — You are to have no other gods but me.

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"You are to have no other gods but me."

— Exodus 20:3, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 20 — Context

And God said all these words:

I am the Lord your God who took you out of the land of Egypt, out of the prison-house.

You are to have no other gods but me.

You are not to make an image or picture of anything in heaven or on the earth or in the waters under the earth:

You may not go down on your faces before them or give them worship: for I, the Lord your God, am a God who will not give his honour to another; and I will send punishment on the children for the wrongdoing of their fathers, to the third and fourth generation of my haters;

And I will have mercy through a thousand generations on those who have love for me and keep my laws.

Exodus 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:3 say?

Exodus 20:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are to have no other gods but 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 (BBE): “You are to have no other gods but 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 bbe — You are to have no other gods but me.

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