KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not make any agreements with them or with their gods.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to avoid forming alliances or partnerships with pagan nations and their false gods.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was delivering laws to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically commanded them not to form alliances or treaties with the Canaanite nations, whose worship of false gods could lead to spiritual compromise. The broader context emphasized maintaining purity and exclusive devotion to God to preserve the nation's identity and faith.
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