Deuteronomy 5:8

8 "Do not make statues of gods that look like anything in the sky or on the earth or in the waters.

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. I brought you out of Egypt. That is the land where you were slaves.

7 "Do not put any other gods in place of me.

8 "Do not make statues of gods that look like anything in the sky or on the earth or in the waters.

9 Do not bow down to them or worship them. I am the LORD your God. I am a jealous God. I punish the children for the sin of their parents. I judge the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who hate me.

10 But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.