Deuteronomy 4:16
ContextNET © | I say this 1 so you will not corrupt yourselves by making an image in the form of any kind of figure. This includes the likeness of a human male or female, |
NIV © | so that you do not become corrupt and make for yourselves an idol, an image of any shape, whether formed like a man or a woman, |
NASB © | so that you do not act corruptly and make a graven image for yourselves in the form of any figure, the likeness of male or female, |
NLT © | So do not corrupt yourselves by making a physical image in any form––whether of a man or a woman, |
MSG © | so that you don't turn corrupt and make a form, carving a figure |
BBE © | So that you may not be turned to evil ways and make for yourselves an image in the form of any living thing, male or female, |
NRSV © | so that you do not act corruptly by making an idol for yourselves, in the form of any figure—the likeness of male or female, |
NKJV © | "lest you act corruptly and make for yourselves a carved image in the form of any figure: the likeness of male or female, |
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NET © | I say this 1 so you will not corrupt yourselves by making an image in the form of any kind of figure. This includes the likeness of a human male or female, |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The words “I say this” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons. In the Hebrew text v. 16 is subordinated to “Be careful” in v. 15, but this makes for an unduly long sentence in English. |