21 And the people stood at a distance as Moses approached the thick darkness where God was. 22 Then the LORD said to Moses, “This is what you are to tell the Israelites: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven. 23 You are not to make any gods alongside Me; you are not to make for yourselves gods of silver or gold.
Exodus 20:21–23
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Exodus 24:1–3
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Deuteronomy 5:3–5
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Exodus 19:22–24
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