Exo 20:22-23 | MHM | STEP | The Law Concerning Altars After Moses went into the thick darkness to be with God, God gave him more instructions about worship. These laws were first spoken to Moses privately and later given to the people. This section focuses on how Israel was to worship God, especially about making altars and avoiding idols. God’s instructions were meant to keep their worship pure and simple, so they would not fall into the mistakes of other nations. v. 22–23 : God reminded the people that he had spoken to them from heaven, showing his greatness and nearness. He warned them not to make gods of silver or gold, or worship any images (Exodus 20:22–23 ). God wanted them to remember that he is invisible and holy. Making images would be both an insult to God and a way of tricking themselves into false ideas about him. Only God’s word should guide their worship.

‏ Exodus 20:22-23

The Law Concerning Altars

After Moses went into the thick darkness to be with God, God gave him more instructions about worship. These laws were first spoken to Moses privately and later given to the people. This section focuses on how Israel was to worship God, especially about making altars and avoiding idols. God’s instructions were meant to keep their worship pure and simple, so they would not fall into the mistakes of other nations.

v. 22–23: God reminded the people that he had spoken to them from heaven, showing his greatness and nearness. He warned them not to make gods of silver or gold, or worship any images (Exodus 20:22–23 ^a). God wanted them to remember that he is invisible and holy. Making images would be both an insult to God and a way of tricking themselves into false ideas about him. Only God’s word should guide their worship.

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