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Deuteronomy 5:7 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt have none other gods before me.”
Deuteronomy 5:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:7
The first commandment 'Thou shalt have none other gods before me' establishes radical monotheism and exclusive covenant loyalty. The Hebrew 'al-panai' (before my face/in my presence) suggests both priority and exclusivity—no rivals tolerated in God's presence. This commandment grounds all ethics in proper God-worship. The Reformed tradition sees this as requiring wholehearted affection, trust, and obedience directed solely to Yahweh. Any divided loyalty—whether to literal idols or modern equivalents (money, pleasure, reputation)—constitutes covenant violation. True religion is primarily a hear...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:7
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“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
“Get behind me,{TR and NU read Go away instead of Get behind me} Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.'{Deuteronomy 6:13}”
“keep yourselves from idols.”
“even as they honor the Father. He who doesn't honor the Son doesn't honor the Father who sent him.”