Exodus 34:17 cpdv — You shall not make for yourselves any molten gods.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall not make for yourselves any molten gods. "

— Exodus 34:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 34 — Context

14

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

15

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.

16

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.

17

You shall not make for yourselves any molten gods.

18

You shall keep the solemnity of unleavened bread. For seven days, you shall eat unleavened bread, just as I instructed you, in the time of the month of what is new. For in the month of springtime you departed from Egypt.

19

All of the male kind, which open the womb, shall be mine: from all the animals, as much of oxen as of sheep, it shall be mine.

20

The firstborn of a donkey, you shall redeem with a sheep. But if you will not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. You shall not appear empty in my sight.

Exodus 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:17 say?
Exodus 34:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall not make for yourselves any molten gods. ”
Where is Exodus 34:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 17.
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 34:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:17 in?
Exodus 34:17 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 34:17?
Exodus 34:17 reads (CPDV): “You shall not make for yourselves any molten gods. ” 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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