Deuteronomy 12:4
4 You must not worship the Lord your God in their way.
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 12:4
King James Version
4 Ye shall not do so unto the Lord your God.
English Standard Version
4 You shall not worship the Lord your God in that way.
The Message
4 Stay clear of those places - don't let what went on there contaminate the worship of God, your God.
New King James Version
4 You shall not worship the Lord your God with such things.
New Living Translation
4 "Do not worship the Lord your God in the way these pagan peoples worship their gods.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:4
Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:1-4
(Read Deuteronomy 12:1-4)
Moses comes to the statutes he had to give in charge to Israel; and begins with such as relate to the worship of God. The Israelites are charged not to bring the rites and usages of idolaters into the worship of God; not under colour of making it better. We cannot serve God and mammon; nor worship the true God and idols; nor depend upon Christ Jesus and upon superstitious or self-righteous confidences.