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Exodus 34:17

Exodus 34:17
Thou shalt make thee no molten gods.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thou shalt make thee no molten gods. Made of a melted liquid, whether gold, or silver, or brass, poured into a mould; and though graven images are not mentioned, they are included, a part being put…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Exodus 34:12-27

The precepts contained in these verses are, for the most part, identical in substance with some of those which follow the Ten Commandments and are recorded in “the Book of the covenant” (Exo. 20–23;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 34:10-17

Reconciliation being made, a covenant of friendship is here settled between God and Israel. The traitors are not only pardoned, but preferred and made favourites again. Well may the assurances of this…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Molten gods thou shalt not make thee] Cf. Lev 19:4 (H) -And molten gods ye shall not make you"; also, for the general thought, Exo 20:23.

Vv.18 26 agree, for the most part verbally, with Exo 13:13-14;…

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