Deuteronomy 4:15

Translations

Modern

So since you saw no form of any kind on the day the LORD spoke to you out of the fire at Horeb, be careful

Traditional

Take ye therefore good heed unto yourselves; for ye saw no manner of similitude on the day that the Lord spake unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire:

Literal

And guard greatly your souls, for you did not see any form when YHWH spoke to you at Horeb out of the midst of the fire,

Latin

Custodite igitur sollicite animas vestras. Non vidistis aliquam similitudinem in die, qua locutus est vobis Dominus in Horeb de medio ignis:

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Hebrew

English

So since you saw no form of any kind on the day the LORD spoke to you out of the fire at Horeb, be careful

Notes

Deuteronomy 4:15

form: No human-made image could fully show the glory and power of the invisible God (Nehemiah 9:20; Isaiah 63:10–14; Zechariah 4:6; John 4:24).

If people made a visible form of the Lord, they might worship that form instead of worshiping God himself.

Deuteronomy 4:1–40

Moses gave a long speech to the Israelites because of their recent failures and what he thought would happen in Canaan.

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Ancient Law Codes

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Isaiah 40:18
To whom will you liken God? To what image will you compare Him?
2 Corinthians 4:4–6
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Deuteronomy 4:12
And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice.
Malachi 2:15
Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.
Jeremiah 17:21
This is what the LORD says: Take heed for yourselves; do not carry a load or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day.
Hebrews 1:3
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Joshua 23:11
Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God.
1 Chronicles 28:9–10
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Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
Proverbs 4:27
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
Deuteronomy 4:9
Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 12:29–32 Ezekiel 6:1–7

Places

Sinai: Mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Deuteronomy, Book of Idols, Idolatry

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God God: Invisible Heedfulness: Necessary: Against Idolatry Horeb: A Range of Mountains of Which Mount Sinai is the Most Prominent Idolatry: Denunciations Against Idolatry: Warnings Against Obedience: Enjoined Sinai: A Mountain in the Peninsula East of the Red Sea: The Law Delivered to Moses Upon The Law of Moses: Given: At Horeb

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