Exodus 23:13 cpdv — Preserve all that I have said to you. And by the names of foreign gods you shall not swear; neither shall these be hear…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Preserve all that I have said to you. And by the names of foreign gods you shall not swear; neither shall these be heard from your mouth. "

— Exodus 23:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 23 — Context

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For six years, you shall sow your land and gather its produce.

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But in the seventh year, you shall release it and cause it to rest, so that the poor of your people may eat. And whatever remains, let the beasts of the field eat it. So shall you do with your vineyard and your olive grove.

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For six days, you shall work. On the seventh day, you shall cease, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the newcomer and the son of your handmaid may be refreshed.

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Preserve all that I have said to you. And by the names of foreign gods you shall not swear; neither shall these be heard from your mouth.

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Three times in each year, you shall celebrate feasts to me.

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You shall keep the solemnity of unleavened bread. For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, just as I instructed you, at the time of the month of new grain, when you departed from Egypt. You shall not appear empty-handed in my sight,

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for it is the solemnity of the harvest of the first-fruits of your work, of whatever you have sown in the field. Likewise, it is a solemnity at the end of the season, when you will have gathered in all your crops from the field.

Exodus 23:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:13 say?
Exodus 23:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Preserve all that I have said to you. And by the names of foreign gods you shall not swear; neither shall these be heard from your mouth. ”
Where is Exodus 23:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 13.
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 23:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:13 in?
Exodus 23:13 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 23:13?
Exodus 23:13 reads (CPDV): “Preserve all that I have said to you. And by the names of foreign gods you shall not swear; neither shall these be heard from your mouth. ” 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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