Deuteronomy 16:22

Translations

Modern

…and do not set up for yourselves a sacred pillar, which the LORD your God hates.

Traditional

Neither shalt thou set thee up any image; which the Lord thy God hateth.

Literal

And you shall not set up a sacred pillar, which YHWH your God hates.

Latin

Nec facies tibi, neque constitues statuam: quæ odit Dominus Deus tuus.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and do not set up for yourselves a sacred pillar, which the LORD your God hates.

Notes

Deuteronomy 16:21–22

Asherah pole … sacred pillar: See study note on 7:5; also see 12:3; Isaiah 27:8–9; Micah 5:13–15.

Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13

The community of Israel, like any nation, needed different kinds of leaders. These leaders helped keep the people united and guided them in the right direction.

The Lord told Moses to set up a proper system of leadership. He also gave clear standards for choosing leaders and explained the duties of each role.

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Related verses

Leviticus 26:1
“You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God.
Exodus 20:4
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath.
Revelation 2:6
But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Jeremiah 44:4
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’
Zechariah 8:17
…do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.
Revelation 2:15
In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
Deuteronomy 12:31
You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Law of Moses Samuel (Person)

Topics

Idolatry: Denunciations Against Idolatry: Hateful to God

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