Exodus 34:13 nasb — "But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and cut down their Asherim

NASB

""But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and cut down their Asherim"

— Exodus 34:13, NASB

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Exodus 34 — Context

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Then God said, "Behold, I am going to make a covenant. Before all your people I will perform miracles which have not been produced in all the earth nor among any of the nations; and all the people among whom you live will see the working of the LORD, for it is a fearful thing that I am going to perform with you.

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"Be sure to observe what I am commanding you this day: behold, I am going to drive out the Amorite before you, and the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Perizzite, the Hivite and the Jebusite.

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"Watch yourself that you make no covenant with the inhabitants of the land into which you are going, or it will become a snare in your midst.

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"But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and cut down their Asherim

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--for you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God--

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otherwise you might make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land and they would play the harlot with their gods and sacrifice to their gods, and someone might invite you to eat of his sacrifice,

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and you might take some of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters might play the harlot with their gods and cause your sons also to play the harlot with their gods.

Exodus 34:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:13 say?
Exodus 34:13 in the NASB reads: “"But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and cut down their Asherim”
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 (NASB): “"But rather, you are to tear down their altars and smash their sacred pillars and cut down their Asherim” 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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