Exodus 34:14

Translations

Modern

For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Traditional

For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

Literal

For you shall worship no other god, for YHWH, Jealous is his name, is a jealous God.

Latin

…noli adorare deum alienum. Dominus zelotes nomen ejus; Deus est æmulator.

Original

Hebrew

English

For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Notes

Exodus 34:12–17

Worship of idols was prohibited, particularly the idols of the peoples into whose lands the Israelites were going. A key part of this restriction was the ban on treaties, or covenants, with these idol-worshiping peoples. Making a treaty would mean acknowledging their gods, as ancient treaties often called upon gods as witnesses (see study note on 20:1–23:33).

The treaties would also tempt the Israelites to adopt the customs of their treaty partners (34:12, 15–16).

Exodus 34:10–26

Some of the terms of the covenant are restated, particularly those that prohibit the worship of other gods and that describe the proper worship of the Lord.

Exodus 34:1–35

God granted the request of Moses (33:18). He showed Moses his goodness (34:1–9). He renewed the covenant (34:10–35).

This renewal was a statement made by God alone. God promised to stay with his people, keeping his covenant promises even though they had broken the covenant and deserved death and abandonment (32:1–6).

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Deuteronomy 4:24
For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
Deuteronomy 32:21
They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding.
1 Corinthians 10:22
Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?
Nahum 1:2
The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.
Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
Exodus 20:3–5
You shall have no other gods before Me.
Deuteronomy 29:20
The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven
Deuteronomy 6:15
For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth.
Exodus 34:5–7
And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Deuteronomy 32:16
They provoked His jealousy with foreign gods; they enraged Him with abominations.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 3:7–18

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Amorites Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Canaan, Canaanite Deuteronomy, Book of Elephantine Papyri Foreigner History of Israel Hosea, Book of Judges, Book of Mount Sinai Pillar of Fire and Cloud Tabernacle Zealot

Topics

Alliances: Political with Idolaters Forbidden Company: Evil Fellowship with the Wicked God: Jealous God: Name of Proclaimed God: Personality of Having Other Gods Jealousy Jealousy: Attributed to God Miscegenation: Moses Other Gods Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning Worship of False Gods

Exodus 34:14

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