Deuteronomy 17:3

Translations

Modern

…and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden—

Traditional

And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;

Literal

…and who has gone and served other gods and worshiped them, and the sun or the moon or any of the host of the heavens that I have not commanded,

Latin

…ut vadant et servant diis alienis, et adorent eos, solem et lunam, et omnem militiam cæli, quæ non præcepi:

Original

Hebrew

English

…and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden—

Notes

Deuteronomy 17:3

The forces of heaven include visible things such as the sun, moon, and stars. They also include unseen beings such as angels.

Worshiping anything that God created is a clear violation of the second commandment (see 5:9).

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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Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Host, Host of Heaven Law of Moses Moon Stoning

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Idolatry: Consists in Worshipping the Host of Heaven Idolatry: Punishment of Judicial Death Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Moon: Worship of, Forbidden Religious Intolerance of Idolatrous Religions, Taught by Moses Sun: Worship of, Forbidden The Moon: Worshipping of To be Punished with Death The Stars: Called: The Host of Heaven The Stars: The Israelites Forbidden to Worship The Sun: The Jews: Forbidden to Worship

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