Leviticus 26:1

Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 19:4 gives the same command not to turn to idols or make molded gods, reinforcing the prohibition.

Deuteronomy 16:21 prohibits planting an Asherah near the altar—a specific case of the sacred pillars forbidden here.

Isaiah 44:9–20 Related theme

Isaiah 44:9-20 ridicules idol-makers, exposing the folly of worshiping carved images—supports the ban here.

In Jeremiah 10:3-8, the futility of crafting idols from wood and metal echoes this command—both condemn the worship of man-made objects.

Psalm 115:4–8 Related theme

Psalm 115:4-8 mocks idols as powerless creations, reinforcing why God commands not to worship them in this verse.

Acts 17:29 Parallel

In Acts 17:29, Paul argues that God is not like images made by human craftsmanship—directly reinforcing the prohibition here against carved idols.

Exodus 20:4 Parallel

Exodus 20:4 forbids carved images of anything in heaven, earth, or water — the foundational command behind Leviticus 26:1.

In 1 Corinthians 10:20, Paul reveals that idol worship actually involves demons—deepening the warning here against bowing to idols.

In Revelation 13:14, the beast's image that demands worship echoes this prohibition—idolatry persists in the end times.

Deuteronomy 27:15 curses anyone who makes a carved image—directly enforcing the idolatry ban from this verse.

Deuteronomy 16:22 directly repeats the ban on sacred pillars, reinforcing the same command against setting them up.

In Revelation 13:15, the beast's image enforces worship under penalty of death—a terrifying fulfillment of the idolatry forbidden here.

Deuteronomy 5:9 forbids bowing to idols, exactly matching the prohibition against worshiping images in this verse.

Deuteronomy 5:8 is the second commandment, echoing the same ban on making carved images—direct parallel to the idol prohibition here.

Deuteronomy 4:16-19 expands on not making images of any creature — echoing and detailing Leviticus 26:1's idol prohibition.

Exodus 34:17 forbids molded gods, a concise parallel to Leviticus 26:1's list of forbidden images.

Exodus 23:24 commands breaking down sacred pillars, directly corresponding to Leviticus 26:1's prohibition of pillars.

Exodus 20:23 prohibits making gods of silver or gold, aligning with Leviticus 26:1's ban on idols and pillars.

Exodus 20:5 Parallel

Exodus 20:5 adds the warning against bowing down to idols and God's jealousy, directly related to the bowing prohibition in Leviticus 26:1.

2 Kings 17:10 shows Israel setting up sacred stones and Asherah poles, directly disobeying the prohibition given here.

Hosea 10:1 Contrast

Hosea 10:1 shows Israel doing what Leviticus 26:1 forbids: building pillars for idol worship as their prosperity grows.

2 Kings 17:12 explicitly notes Israel worshiped idols despite the Lord's command, directly referencing the prohibition in Leviticus 26:1.

1 Kings 14:23 describes Judah erecting sacred stones and Asherah poles, a clear breach of the command in Leviticus 26:1.

Judges 18:30 depicts the Danites setting up an idol, directly violating the prohibition against idols in Leviticus 26:1.

Deuteronomy 7:5 commands destroying the very sacred stones and idols that Leviticus 26:1 forbids setting up — a complementary command.

Isaiah 48:5-8 shows God foretold events so people wouldn't credit idols—underscores the command against trusting them.

In Revelation 22:15, idolaters are excluded from the New Jerusalem—showing the lasting consequence of breaking this command.

Isaiah 2:20 Related theme

Isaiah 2:20 predicts people will discard their idols—a future response to the idolatry ban commanded here.

Psalm 97:7 Related theme

Psalm 97:7 condemns those who serve carved images, aligning with the prohibition against bowing to idols here.

Romans 2:22 Allusion

In Romans 2:22, Paul points out hypocrisy among those who condemn idolatry—this command is the standard they claim to uphold.

In 1 Corinthians 10:19, Paul questions whether idols have any real substance—reinforcing that they are worthless, as this command implies.