Exodus 20:22-24

New International Version

Idols and Altars

²² Then the Lord said to Moses, “Tell the Israelites this: ‘You have seen for yourselves that I have spoken to you from heaven:^{(A) 23} Do not make any gods to be alongside me;^(B) do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold.^(C)

²⁴ “‘Make an altar^(D) of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings^(E) and fellowship offerings, your sheep and goats and your cattle. Wherever I cause my name^(F) to be honored, I will come to you and bless^(G) you.