Exodus 20:5
The Scripture
(5) Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands Moses to speak the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, who are gathered at the edge of the wilderness. The commandments cover moral duties, worship, and the sanctity of time, establishing the foundation of Israel's covenant with God. The chapter ends with a warning that those who do not obey will be cut off from the blessings of the covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 23:24Leviticus 26:1Joshua 23:7Joshua 23:16Judges 2:19II Kings 17:35II Kings 17:41II Chronicles 25:14Isaiah 44:15Isaiah 44:19Matthew 4:9Exodus 34:14
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 5:9Exodus 34:7Numbers 14:18Revelation 8:12II Samuel 18:2Ezekiel 5:2