King James Version
Exodus 23:32 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.”
Exodus 23:32 · KJV
By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.
And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.
They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Thou shalt make”
H3772to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt
“with them nor with their gods”
H430gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
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