Deuteronomy 4:17

A Warning against Idolatry · Deuteronomy 4:15–31
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Translations

Modern
…of any beast that is on the earth or bird that flies in the air,
Traditional
The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,
Literal
…the likeness of any animal that is on the earth, or the likeness of any winged bird that flies in the air,
Latin
…similitudinem omnium jumentorum, quæ sunt super terram, vel avium sub cælo volantium,

Original

Hebrew
English
…of any beast that is on the earth or bird that flies in the air,

Notes

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

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Deuteronomy 12:29–32 Ezekiel 6:1–7

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Beast Deuteronomy, Book of Idols, Idolatry

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Beasts: No Likeness of, to be Worshipped Birds: Called: Winged Fowl Birds: No Likeness of, to be Made for Worship Idolatry: Denunciations Against Idolatry: Warnings Against Obedience: Enjoined