Exodus 22:20 akjv — He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶

American King James Version

"He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶ "

— Exodus 22:20, American King James Version

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Exodus 22 — Context

17

If her father utterly refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. ¶

18

You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶

19

Whoever lies with a beast shall surely be put to death. ¶

20

He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶

21

You shall neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. ¶

22

You shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.

23

If you afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all to me, I will surely hear their cry;

Exodus 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:20 say?
Exodus 22:20 in the American King James Version reads: “He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶ ”
Where is Exodus 22:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 20.
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 22:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:20 in?
Exodus 22:20 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 22:20?
Exodus 22:20 reads (AKJV): “He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶ ” 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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