Deuteronomy 5:8

Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:

Cross-references

In Deuteronomy 4:15-19, the same prohibition is expanded with the rationale that Israel saw no form at Sinai, forbidding any likeness of created things.

In Deuteronomy 27:15, a curse is pronounced on anyone who makes a carved or cast image, reinforcing the seriousness of this commandment.

Exodus 20:4 Parallel

Exodus 20:4 is the parallel version of this same commandment, given at Sinai with identical wording.

In Leviticus 26:1, the prohibition against idols and images is reiterated as part of the covenant blessings and curses.

Isaiah 40:25 Related theme

In Isaiah 40:25, God asks who can compare to Him, providing the theological reason why no likeness of Him should be made.

Acts 7:43 Historical context

In Acts 7:43, Stephen quotes Amos to show Israel's history of making and worshiping images, fulfilling the warning of exile from this commandment.

Romans 1:23 Parallel

Romans 1:23 describes the specific idolatry of exchanging God's glory for images of creatures, directly illustrating the forbidden practice in Dt 5:8.

Psalm 97:7 Parallel

Psalm 97:7 declares that all who worship images are put to shame, contrasting the glory of God with the futility of idols.