Deuteronomy 5:8

8 Never make your own carved idols or statues that represent any creature in the sky, on the earth, or in the water.

Deuteronomy 5:8 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:8

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:6).

Deuteronomy 5:8 In-Context

6 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of slavery in Egypt.

7 "Never have any other gods.

8 Never make your own carved idols or statues that represent any creature in the sky, on the earth, or in the water.

9 Never worship them or serve them, because I, the LORD your God, am a God who does not tolerate rivals. I punish children for their parents' sins to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.

10 But I show mercy to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commandments.