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You shall not do so to Yahweh your God.

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Worship God His Way, Not Theirs

Commentators unanimously explain that this verse is a direct command against adopting the worship practices of the Canaanites. While the pagans worshipped on any high hill or under any green tree, God's people were forbidden from imitating these methods in their worship of Him.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 12:4

18th Century

Theologian

That is, “The idolaters set up their altars and images on any high hill, and under every green tree at their pleasure, but you shall not do so; the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 12:4

19th Century

Bishop

You shall not do so—that is, you shall not serve Him on the high mountains and hills, and under every green tree, after t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 12:4

16th Century

Theologian

You shall not do so to the Lord your God. The principal distinction, concerning the external exercises of devotion, is laid down here betw…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 12:4

17th Century

Pastor

You shall not do so to the Lord your God .
] Not sacrifice to him on hills and mountains, and under green trees; though the Je…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 12:1–4

17th Century

Minister

Moses comes to the statutes he was to entrust to Israel; and begins with such as relate to the worship of God. The Israelites are charged not to br…