Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Idol » Manufacture of, forbidden
“You shall not make for yourself any idol, or any likeness (form, manifestation) of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth [as an object to worship].
Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Molten gods
Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods (images cast in metal); I am the Lord your God.
Molding » Of images
And he took the gold from their hands, and fashioned it with an engraving tool and made it into a molten calf; and they said, “This is your god, O Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.”
They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them. They have made themselves a molten calf, and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it, and said, ‘This is your god, O Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt!’”
Then the Lord said to me, ‘Arise, go down from here quickly, for your people whom you brought from Egypt have acted corruptly. They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them; they have made (cast) a molten image for themselves.’
Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods (images cast in metal); I am the Lord your God.
false Worship » Idolatry » Forbidden
You shall burn the carved and sculpted images of their gods in the fire. You shall not covet the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it for yourselves, so that you will not be ensnared by it [in a deadly trap], for it is an abomination (repulsive) to the Lord your God.
Then Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Get rid of the [idols and images of] foreign gods that are among you, and ceremonially purify yourselves and change [into fresh] clothes;
Little children (believers, dear ones), guard yourselves from idols—[false teachings, moral compromises, and anything that would take God’s place in your heart].
“You shall not make for yourself any idol, or any likeness (form, manifestation) of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth [as an object to worship].
“I am the Lord, that is My Name;
My glory I will not give to another,
Nor My praise to carved idols.
Beware that your hearts are not deceived, and that you do not turn away [from the Lord] and serve other gods and worship them,
“Let there be no strange god among you,
Nor shall you worship any foreign god.