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Exodus 20:23 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Exodus 20:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.”
Exodus 20:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:23
Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.The irony is thick—Israel will violate this within weeks (golden calf, Exodus 32). 'Make with me' (לֹא תַעֲשׂוּן אִתִּי, lo ta'asun itti) means 'alongside me'—no supplementary deities. The prohibition specifies precious metals (silver, gold)—costly idols are still abominations. Wealth doesn't sanctify idolatry; expensive idols are expensive abominations. The command guards the second commandment's spirit—no images of YHWH, no images of other gods. Aaron will claim the calf represents YHWH (Exodus 32:5), but G...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:23
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“house of Israel”
“and served their own gods”
“those who worship and swear by Yahweh and also swear by Malcam”
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
“and said”
“the sorcerers”
“and has given us an understanding”
“and of the table of demons.”
“and you and your lords”
“behold”