Deuteronomy 4:16
“Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,”

What does Deuteronomy 4:16 mean?
Deuteronomy 4:16 (KJV) states, "Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female." This verse is part of a passage where Moses is reminding the Israelites of the importance of obeying God's commandments and not…
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In Deuteronomy 4:16, the Lord exhorts His people with a stern warning: "Lest ye corrupt yourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female" (KJV). This verse serves as a vital reminder of the perils of idolatry, a recurring…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Purity and Protection from Idolatry
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I do so with a heart full of reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. In the quiet of this moment, I turn my thoughts to Your holy Word, specifically to Deuteronomy 4:16, which warns us: "Lest ye corrupt…
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