Exodus 20:5

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

Exodus 20:5 In-Context

3 "Do not put any other gods in place of me.
4 "Do not make statues of gods that look like anything in the sky or on the earth or in the waters.
5 Do not bow down to them or worship them. I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. I punish the children for the sin of their parents. I punish the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who hate me.
6 But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.
7 "Do not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will find guilty anyone who misuses his name.

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