LEVITICUS 19:4

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Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the Lord your God.

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Leviticus 19:4 Translation & Meaning

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Turn תִּפְנוּ֙ To turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc Turn
ye not אַל Not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing not
unto אֶל Near, with or among; often in general, to unto
idols, הָ֣אֱלִילִ֔ם Good for nothing, by analogy vain or vanity; specifically an idol idols
nor לֹ֥א Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles nor
make תַֽעֲשׂ֖וּ To do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application make
to yourselves molten מַסֵּכָ֔ה Properly, a pouring over, i.e., fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e., league yourselves molten
gods: וֵֽאלֹהֵי֙ Gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative gods
I אֲנִ֖י I I
am (No Hebrew definition. English implied.)
the Lord יְהוָ֥ה (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God Lord
your God. אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃ Gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative God

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  • 2  Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.

  • 3  Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

  • 4  Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the Lord your God.

  • 5  And if ye offer a sacrifice of peace offerings unto the Lord, ye shall offer it at your own will.

  • 6  It shall be eaten the same day ye offer it, and on the morrow: and if ought remain until the third day, it shall be burnt in the fire.




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