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Exodus 20:21-23
Modern English Version
Exodus 20:21-23
Modern English Version
21 The people stood a distance away as Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
The Law About the Altar
22 Then the Lord said to Moses: Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, “You yourselves have seen that I have spoken to you from heaven. 23 You shall not make gods of silver alongside Me or make gods of gold for yourselves.
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Exodus 20:21-23
New International Version
Exodus 20:21-23
New International Version
21 The people remained at a distance, while Moses approached the thick darkness(A) where God was.
Idols and Altars
22 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites this: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven:(B) 23 Do not make any gods to be alongside me;(C) do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold.(D)
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