Deuteronomy 5:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

Don't bow down and worship idols. I am the Lord your God, and I demand all your love. If you reject me and worship idols, I will punish your families for three or four generations.

Cross References

Exodus 34:7

I keep my promises to my people forever, but I also punish anyone who sins. When people sin, I punish them and their children, and also their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”

Numbers 14:18

that you love to show mercy and kindness. And you said that you are very patient, but that you will punish everyone guilty of doing wrong—not only them but their children and grandchildren as well.

Exodus 34:14

I demand your complete loyalty—you must not worship any other god!

Jeremiah 32:18

You show kindness for a thousand generations, but you also punish people for the sins of their parents. You are the Lord All-Powerful.

Deuteronomy 4:16

not to commit the sin of worshiping idols. Don't make idols to be worshiped, whether they are shaped like men, women,

Deuteronomy 4:24

The Lord will be angry if you worship other gods, and he can be like a fire destroying everything in its path.

Deuteronomy 6:15

If you worship other gods, the Lord will be furious and wipe you off the face of the earth. The Lord your God is with you,

Deuteronomy 7:10

But if you turn against the Lord, he will quickly destroy you.

2 Kings 17:35

At the time when the Lord had made his solemn agreement with the people of Israel, he told them: Do not worship any other gods! Do not bow down to them or offer them a sacrifice.