KJV ORIGINAL
And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be careful to follow everything I have told you. Don't mention the names of other gods or let anyone hear you speak about them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people to be careful to obey all His commands and to avoid even speaking about other gods.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of a section where God gave Israel specific laws about worship, justice, and seasonal festivals. The Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land where they would encounter many pagan nations who worshiped different gods like Baal, Asherah, and Molech. God was preparing them to remain faithful to Him alone in a culture filled with idolatry.
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