Exodus 20:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 20:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 20:23 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 20:23 — KJV
“Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.”
— Exodus 20:23 (KJV)
Exodus 20:23 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 20:23
“Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:23: make, silver, neither
“The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:23: gods, silver, gold
“Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:23: silver, neither, gold
“And ye have seen their abominations, and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were among them:) idols: Heb. dungy gods”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:23: gods, silver, gold
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 20:23: make, gods, neither
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