Exodus 34:13 cpdv — But destroy their altars, break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But destroy their altars, break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves. "

— Exodus 34:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 34 — Context

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The Lord responded: “I will enter into a pact in the sight of all. I will perform signs which have never been seen on earth, nor among any nation, so that this people, in whose midst you are, may discern the terrible work of the Lord that I will do.

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Observe everything that I command you this day. I myself will drive out before your face the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.

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Beware that you do not ever join in friendship with the inhabitants of that land, which may be your ruin.

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But destroy their altars, break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves.

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Do not be willing to worship any strange god. The jealous Lord is his name. God is a rival.

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Do not enter into a pact with the men of those regions, lest, when they will have fornicated with their gods and worshiped their idols, someone might call upon you to eat from what was immolated.

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Neither shall you take a wife for your son from their daughters, lest, after they themselves have fornicated, they may cause your sons also to fornicate with their gods.

Exodus 34:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:13 say?
Exodus 34:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But destroy their altars, break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves. ”
Where is Exodus 34:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, 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 34:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:13 in?
Exodus 34:13 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 34:13?
Exodus 34:13 reads (CPDV): “But destroy their altars, break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves. ” 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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