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◄ Deuteronomy 4:23►
New International Version
Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden.

New Living Translation
So be careful not to break the covenant the LORD your God has made with you. Do not make idols of any shape or form, for the LORD your God has forbidden this.

English Standard Version
Take care, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make a carved image, the form of anything that the LORD your God has forbidden you.

Berean Standard Bible
Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

King James Bible
Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image,or the likeness of anything, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.

New King James Version
Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything which the LORD your God has forbidden you.

New American Standard Bible
So be careful yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anythingagainst which the LORD your God has commanded you.

NASB 1995
“So watch yourselves, that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything against which the LORD your God has commanded you.

NASB 1977
“So watch yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anythingagainst which the LORD your God has commanded you.

Legacy Standard Bible
So keep yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of Yahweh your God which He cut with you and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anythingagainst which Yahweh your God has commanded you.

Amplified Bible
So be on your guardand watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God which He has made with you, and make for yourselves a carvedor sculpted image in the form of anything which the LORD your God has forbidden you.

Christian Standard Bible
Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you, and make an idol for yourselves in the shape of anything he has forbidden you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you, and make an idol for yourselves in the shape of anything He has forbidden you.

American Standard Version
Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of Jehovah your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image in the form of anything which Jehovah thy God hath forbidden thee.

Contemporary English Version
Always remember the agreement that the LORD your God made with you, and don't make an idol in any shape or form.

English Revised Version
Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image in the form of any thing which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Be careful that you don't forget the promise that the LORD your God made to you. Don't make your own carved idols or statues that represent anything the LORD your God has forbidden.

Good News Translation
Be certain that you do not forget the covenant that the LORD your God made with you. Obey his command not to make yourselves any kind of idol,

International Standard Version
Be careful! Otherwise, you will forget the covenant of the LORD your God, who established that covenant with you. Don't make carved images of any likeness in violation of everything that you were commanded by the LORD your God.

NET Bible
Be on guard so that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he has made with you, and that you do not make an image of any kind, just as he has forbidden you.

New Heart English Bible
Be careful, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you an engraved image in the form of anything which the LORD your God has forbidden you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Take heed to yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

World English Bible
Be careful, lest you forget the covenant of Yahweh your God, which he made with you, and make yourselves a carved image in the form of anything which Yahweh your God has forbidden you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Take heed to yourselves lest you forget the covenant of your God YHWH which He has made with you, and have made a carved image for yourselves, a likeness of anything [concerning] which your God YHWH has charged you;

Young's Literal Translation
Take heed to yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of Jehovah your God, which He hath made with you, and have made to yourselves a graven image, a similitude of anything concerning which Jehovah thy God hath charged thee:

Smith's Literal Translation
Watch for yourselves lest ye shall forget the covenant of Jehovah your God which he cut out with you, and ye make to you any carved thing, the appearance of any thing which Jehovah thy God commanded thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Beware lest thou ever forget the covenant of the Lord thy God, which he hath made with thee: and make to thyself a graven likeness of those things which the Lord hath forbid to be made:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Be careful, lest you at sometime forget the covenant of the Lord your God, which he has formed with you, and lest you make for yourselves a graven likeness of those things which the Lord has prohibited to be made.

New American Bible
Be careful, therefore, lest you forget the covenant which the LORD, your God, has made with you, and fashion for yourselves against his command an idol in any form whatsoever.

New Revised Standard Version
So be careful not to forget the covenant that the LORD your God made with you, and not to make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything that the LORD your God has forbidden you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and corrupt yourselves, and make for yourselves images, or the likeness of anything, which the LORD your God has forbidden you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Beware that you do not forget the covenant of LORD JEHOVAH your God which he covenanted with you and you make an image for yourselves or a form of anything that LORD JEHOVAH your God commanded you.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which He made with you, and make you a graven image, even the likeness of any thing which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Take heed to yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the Lord our God, which he made with you, and ye transgress, and make to yourselves a graven image of any of the things concerning which the Lord thy God commanded thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Warning Against Idolatry
…22For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.23Be carefulthat youdo notforgetthe covenantof the LORDyour GodthatHe madewith you;do not makean idolfor yourselvesin the formof anythingHehas forbidden you.24For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:4-5
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Exodus 34:17
You shall make no molten gods for yourselves.

Leviticus 26:1
“You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 5:8-9
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 6:14-15
Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. / For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 27:15
‘Cursed is the man who makes a carved idol or molten image—an abomination to the LORD, the work of the hands of a craftsman—and sets it up in secret.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

Joshua 23:16
If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.”

Judges 2:12
Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger,

2 Kings 17:35-38
For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. / And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. ...

2 Chronicles 33:7-9
Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. / I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to leave the land that I assigned to your fathers, if only they are careful to do all that I have commanded them through Moses—all the laws, statutes, and judgments.” / So Manasseh led the people of Judah and Jerusalem astray, so that they did greater evil than the nations that the LORD had destroyed before the Israelites.

Psalm 106:19-21
At Horeb they made a calf and worshiped a molten image. / They exchanged their Glory for the image of a grass-eating ox. / They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt,

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

Jeremiah 25:6
Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’

Ezekiel 20:7-8
And I said to them: ‘Each of you must throw away the abominations before his eyes, and you must not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’ / But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 13:4
Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me.


Treasury of Scripture

Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD your God has forbidden you.

heed

Deuteronomy 4:9,15,16
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons; …

Deuteronomy 27:9
And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.

Joshua 23:11
Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God.

lest ye forget

Deuteronomy 6:12
Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.

Deuteronomy 29:25
Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:

Deuteronomy 31:20
For when I shall have brought them into the land which I sware unto their fathers, that floweth with milk and honey; and they shall have eaten and filled themselves, and waxen fat; then will they turn unto other gods, and serve them, and provoke me, and break my covenant.

make you

Deuteronomy 4:16
Lest ye corruptyourselves, and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,

Exodus 20:4,5
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likenessof any thing thatis in heaven above, or thatis in the earth beneath, or thatis in the water under the earth: …

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Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God
This phrase emphasizes the importance of vigilance in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. The covenant refers to the agreement established between God and the Israelites at Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments and other laws (Exodus 19-24). Forgetting the covenant implies neglecting the laws and commands that were given, which could lead to spiritual and moral decline. The call to "be careful" suggests an active, ongoing effort to remember and uphold the covenant, reflecting the human tendency to drift away from commitments over time. This vigilance is echoed in other scriptures, such asJoshua 1:8, which encourages meditation on the law day and night.

that He made with you
This part of the verse highlights the personal nature of the covenant. It was not just a general agreement but one specifically made with the people of Israel. This personal aspect underscores the relational nature of God's dealings with His people, akin to a marriage covenant. The covenant was a binding agreement, with blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, as detailed inDeuteronomy 28. The personal pronoun "you" indicates that each individual within the community is responsible for upholding the covenant.

do not make an idol for yourselves
This command directly addresses the prohibition against idolatry, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. Idolatry was a significant temptation for the Israelites, as they were surrounded by nations that worshiped various gods represented by physical idols. The command is rooted in the first and second commandments (Exodus 20:3-4), which forbid the worship of other gods and the making of graven images. Idolatry is seen as a betrayal of the exclusive relationship between God and His people, akin to spiritual adultery.

in the form of anything He has forbidden you
This phrase specifies that the prohibition against idols includes any form that God has expressly forbidden. The Israelites were instructed not to create images of any creature or celestial body (Deuteronomy 4:15-19). This prohibition is based on the understanding that God is spirit and cannot be represented by any physical form (John 4:24). The warning against creating forbidden forms serves as a reminder of God's transcendence and the danger of reducing Him to a mere object of human creation. This command also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Moses
The leader of the Israelites who is delivering God's commandments and warnings to the people before they enter the Promised Land.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, who are being reminded of their covenant with the LORD and warned against idolatry.

3.Covenant
The solemn agreement between God and the Israelites, which includes the Ten Commandments and other laws given at Mount Sinai.

4.Idolatry
The act of worshiping idols or false gods, which is strictly forbidden by God as it violates the first and second commandments.

5.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Teaching Points
Remember the Covenant
As believers, we must continually remind ourselves of our commitment to God and His commandments. This involves regular study of Scripture and prayer.

Guard Against Idolatry
Idolatry can take many forms, not just physical idols. We must examine our lives for anything that takes precedence over our relationship with God, such as money, power, or even relationships.

Obedience to God's Commands
Obedience is a sign of our love and respect for God. We should strive to live according to His Word, understanding that His commands are for our good.

The Danger of Forgetfulness
Spiritual forgetfulness can lead to disobedience. We should establish practices that help us remember God's faithfulness and commands, such as journaling or participating in community worship.

The Role of Community
Being part of a faith community helps us stay accountable and encourages us to uphold our covenant with God. We should seek fellowship with other believers to strengthen our faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 4:23?

2.How can we "watch ourselves" to avoid idolatry in our daily lives?

3.What does Deuteronomy 4:23 teach about the importance of covenant faithfulness?

4.How does Deuteronomy 4:23 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3?

5.Why is remembering God's covenant crucial for maintaining a strong faith today?

6.What practical steps can we take to guard against modern forms of idolatry?

7.What does Deuteronomy 4:23 warn against, and why is it significant for believers today?

8.How does Deuteronomy 4:23 relate to the concept of idolatry in modern times?

9.Why is the covenant mentioned in Deuteronomy 4:23 crucial for understanding God's relationship with Israel?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4?

11.What are the family idols mentioned in the Bible?

12.What defines the practice of idol worship?

13.How does the severe condemnation of these idolatries in Ezekiel 8 align or conflict with other biblical accounts of tolerating foreign gods?

14.(Exodus 34:14) How do we reconcile the commandment against worshiping other gods with archaeological finds suggesting Israel's early polytheistic practices?
What Does Deuteronomy 4:23 Mean
Be careful

Moses opens with a loving warning: “Be careful”. The call is to constant vigilance, not a one-time nod of agreement. Scripture often ties spiritual alertness to obedience—“Guard your heart with all diligence” (Proverbs 4:23) and “So the one who thinks he is standing secure should be careful not to fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12). The idea is simple: a drifting heart precedes a wandering life.

Practical take-aways:

• Stay in the Word daily—Joshua 1:8 links careful meditation to faithful living.

• Watch the small compromises; Song of Songs 2:15 likens them to “little foxes” that ruin a vineyard.

• Invite accountability;Hebrews 3:13 urges believers to exhort one another “daily” so that none are hardened by sin’s deceit.

that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God

Forgetting here is more than memory lapse; it is living as though the covenant never happened.Deuteronomy 6:12 cautions, “be careful not to forget the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” When Israel ignored the covenant, idolatry and moral decline followed (Judges 2:10-13). Remembering means rehearsing God’s acts (Psalm 103:2) and keeping His statutes (Deuteronomy 8:11).

Helpful rhythms:

• Tell the story—recount personal salvation and biblical history (Psalm 78:4).

• Celebrate the ordinances—communion and baptism mirror the Passover’s role in Israel (1 Corinthians 11:24-26).

• Teach the next generation—Deuteronomy 4:9 links remembrance to diligent instruction of children.

that He made with you

The covenant is relational and specific.Exodus 24:8 records Israel’s agreement: “Behold, the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you.” God’s faithfulness anchors the promise (Psalm 89:34). Yet relationship does not negate responsibility—Joshua 23:11 urges, “Be very careful, therefore, to love the LORD your God.” The New Covenant continues the pattern: Christ’s blood secures it, but obedience proves it (Hebrews 8:10;John 14:15).

Living this truth:

• Treasure your identity—1 Peter 2:9 calls believers “a people for God’s own possession.”

• Keep short accounts—1 John 1:9 ties confession to covenant fellowship.

• Rest in His reliability—Lamentations 3:22-23 affirms His mercies are new every morning.

do not make an idol for yourselves

Idolatry is the chief outward sign of an inwardly forgotten covenant. The second commandment forbids carved images (Exodus 20:4), and1 John 5:21 echoes, “Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” An idol is anything—visible or invisible—that competes with God’s rightful place (Colossians 3:5 equates greed with idolatry). When hearts chase substitutes, worship shifts from the Creator to the created (Romans 1:25).

Spotting modern idols:

• Pleasure—Philippians 3:19 warns of those whose “god is their stomach.”

• Possessions—Matthew 6:24 says we cannot serve both God and money.

• People—Luke 14:26 insists Christ must outrank every relationship.

in the form of anything He has forbidden you

The command covers every possible shape or concept.Leviticus 26:1 prohibits “a carved image or a sacred pillar.”Isaiah 44:9-20 mocks the folly of shaping god-substitutes from wood.Romans 1:23 describes exchanging “the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.” God’s prohibition is comprehensive because His glory is unique (Isaiah 42:8).

Guardrails to stay clear:

• Filter influences—Acts 19:19 shows new believers abandoning occult items.

• Limit visual triggers—Psalm 101:3, “I will set no worthless thing before my eyes.”

• Regular self-examination—2 Corinthians 13:5 urges believers to test themselves.

summary

Deuteronomy 4:23 calls for vigilant remembrance of God’s covenant and uncompromising rejection of idols. The verse moves from a heart posture (“Be careful”) to a specific danger (forgetting) and then to the visible symptom (idolatry). Remembering anchors worship; forgetting invites substitutes. God’s people thrive when they treasure His covenant, guard their affections, and refuse anything that rivals His glory.

Verse 23. -A graven image, or the likeness of any thing, etc. - literally,a graven (sculptured)image of a form of all that Jehovah thy God hath commanded thee;s.c. not to make (cf.Deuteronomy 16-18 and Deuteronomy 2:37).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Be careful
הִשָּׁמְר֣וּ(hiš·šā·mə·rū)
Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

that you do not
פֶּֽן־(pen-)
Conjunction
Strong's 6435:Removal, lest

forget
תִּשְׁכְּחוּ֙(tiš·kə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7911:To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention

the covenant
בְּרִ֤ית(bə·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1285:A covenant

of the LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹ֣הֵיכֶ֔ם(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He made
כָּרַ֖ת(kā·raṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772:To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

with you;
עִמָּכֶ֑ם(‘im·mā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

do not make
וַעֲשִׂיתֶ֨ם(wa·‘ă·śî·ṯem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6213:To do, make

an idol
פֶּ֙סֶל֙(pe·sel)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6459:An idol, image

for yourselves
לָכֶ֥ם(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

in the form
תְּמ֣וּנַת(tə·mū·naṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8544:Something portioned, out, as a, shape, phantom, embodiment, manifestation

of anything
כֹּ֔ל(kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

He
יְהוָ֥ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has forbidden you.
צִוְּךָ֖(ṣiw·wə·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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