Deuteronomy 4:18

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

Modern
…or of any creature that crawls on the ground or fish that is in the waters below.
Traditional
The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth:
Literal
…the likeness of anything that creeps on the ground, or the likeness of any fish that is in the water beneath the earth.
Latin
…atque reptilium, quæ moventur in terra, sive piscium qui sub terra morantur in aquis:

Original

Hebrew
English
…or of any creature that crawls on the ground or fish that is in the waters below.

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 Deuteronomy, Book of Idols, Idolatry

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Fishes: No Likeness of, to be Made for Worship Idolatry: Denunciations Against Idolatry: Warnings Against Obedience: Enjoined Reptiles: No Image of Similitude of, to be Made for Worshipping