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Exclusive, Not Shared, Worship
Commentators explain that the phrase "before me" literally means "before my face" or "side by side with me." The primary prohibition is against syncretism—worshipping other gods in addition to the one true God. This command asserts God's claim to sole and exclusive worship, rejecting any attempt to place other deities, powers, or priorities alongside Him.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 20:1–17
18th Century
Theologian
The Hebrew name which is rendered in our King James Version as the Ten Commandments occurs in Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 4:13; and Deuter…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 20:3
19th Century
Bishop
Thou shalt have no other gods before me. —Hebrew: There shall be to you no other god before me. The result is th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 20:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
God is the only God, and no other object of worship is to be tolerated for a moment.
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John Calvin
On Exodus 20:3
16th Century
Theologian
You shall have no other gods before me. In this commandment, God directs that He alone should be worshipped and requires a worship free fr…
John Gill
On Exodus 20:3
17th Century
Pastor
You shall have no other gods before me .
This is the first command, and is opposed to the polytheism of the Gentil…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 20:3–11
17th Century
Minister
The first four of the Ten Commandments, commonly called the First Table, tell us our duty to God. It was fitting that these should be put …