Deu 16:21 | NET2full | STEP | You must not plant any kind of tree as a sacred Asherah pole near the altar of the Lord your God which you build for yourself.

‏ Deuteronomy 16:21

21 You must not plant any kind of tree as a sacred Asherah pole ^{▼▼tn Heb “an Asherah, any tree.”} ^{▼▼sn Sacred Asherah pole. This refers to a tree (or wooden pole) dedicated to the worship of Asherah, wife/sister of El and goddess of fertility. See also Deut 7:5.} near the altar of the Lord your God which you build for yourself.