²⁴ Do not bow in worship to their gods, and do not serve them. Do not imitate their practices. Instead, demolish them^[a] and smash their sacred pillars to pieces.^(A)

³ Do not follow the practices of the land of Egypt,^(A) where you used to live, or follow the practices of the land of Canaan,^(B) where I am bringing you. You must not follow their customs.^(C)