KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not have any other gods besides me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people that He alone deserves their worship and devotion, no other gods should come first in their lives.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Ten Commandments, given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai shortly after the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt. At that time, the surrounding cultures, including Egypt, worshipped multiple gods, so this command was a direct call for the Israelites to worship only Yahweh. It set the foundation for Israel's covenant relationship with God, emphasizing exclusive devotion.
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