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KJV Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto 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 water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the
iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my
commandments.
3 versions of the 1st 3 versions of the 1st commandment?commandment?
*Protestant Version*Protestant Version First CommandmentFirst Commandment
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
*Catholic Version*Catholic Version First CommandmentFirst Commandment
I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before strange gods before meme..
*Hebrew Version*Hebrew Version First CommandmentFirst Commandment
I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.slavery.
Protestant Bible Protestant Bible KJV
Exodus 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying,
2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt,
out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before
me.
Catholic Bible Catholic Bible Douay-Rheims
1 And the Lord spoke all these words:2 I am the Lord thy God, who brought
thee out of theland of Egypt, out of the house of
bondage.3 Thou shalt not have strange gods
before me.
The Tanach or Jewish The Tanach or Jewish BibleBible
20:1 And God spoke all these words, 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying: saying:
20:2 I am the Lord thy God, who 20:2 I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of brought thee out of the land of
Egypt, out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. the house of bondage.
20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.before Me.
3 versions of the 2nd 3 versions of the 2nd commandment?commandment?
ProtestantProtestantSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thingof any thing
that that isis in heaven above, or that in heaven above, or that isis in the earth beneath, or that in the earth beneath, or that isis in the water in the water under the earth:under the earth:
5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God God amam a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth unto the third and fourth generationgeneration of them that hate me; of them that hate me;
6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my 6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.commandments.
CatholicCatholicSecond Commandment Second Commandment Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vainThou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain
HebrewHebrewSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing that is in 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any thing that is in
heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth;5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting 5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting
the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments. 6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments.
CatholicCatholicSecond Commandment Second Commandment
Thou shalt not take the Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in name of the Lord thy God in
vainvain
*Catholic Version*Catholic Version
First CommandmentFirst Commandment I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have
strange gods before strange gods before meme..
Second Commandment Second Commandment Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy
God in vainGod in vain
Third CommandmentThird Commandment
Remember thou keep the Sabbath Day.Remember thou keep the Sabbath Day.
What happened to verse What happened to verse 20:4,5 &6 ???20:4,5 &6 ???
4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness image, or any likeness of any thingof any thing that that isis in in
heaven above, or that heaven above, or that isis in the earth beneath, in the earth beneath, or that or that isis in the water under the earth: in the water under the earth:
5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, 5. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God amam a a
jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fathers upon the children unto the third and
fourth fourth generationgeneration of them that hate me; of them that hate me;6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them 6. And showing mercy unto thousands of them
that love me, and keep my commandments.that love me, and keep my commandments.
HebrewHebrewSecond CommandmentSecond Commandment
3. 3. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven 4. Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image, nor any manner of likeness, of any image, nor any manner of likeness, of any
thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under earth beneath, or that is in the water under
the earth;the earth;5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor 5. Thou shalt not bow down unto them, nor
serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a serve them; for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers
upon the children unto the third and fourth upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;generation of them that hate Me;
6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth 6. And showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My generation of them that love Me and keep My
commandments. commandments.
We addressed the reason We addressed the reason the Jews changed the 1the Jews changed the 1stst
commandment. As commandment. As addressed in the book addressed in the book “Jewish Worship” by “Jewish Worship” by Abraham Millgram Abraham Millgram
See Daniel 7:15-28See Daniel 7:15-28 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and
the visions of my head troubled me. 16 I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know
the interpretation of the things. 17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall
arise out of the earth. 18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the
kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. 19 Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was
diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass;
which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; 20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that
had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great
things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.
Daniel 7:20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great
things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. 21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them; 22 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and
the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. 23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall
devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. 24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. 25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they
shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. 26 But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to
destroy it unto the end.
27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven,
shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting
kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
28 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter
in my heart.
Quran Surah 4.157Quran Surah 4.157That they said (in boast), "We That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of killed Christ Jesus the son of
Mary,Mary,the Messenger of Allah";- but the Messenger of Allah";- but
they killed him not, nor they killed him not, nor crucified him,crucified him,
but so it was made to appear but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ to them, and those who differ therein arefull of doubts, with therein arefull of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but no (certain) knowledge, but
only conjecture toonly conjecture tofollow, for of a surety they follow, for of a surety they
killed him not:-killed him not:-
Quran Surah 4.171Quran Surah 4.171O People of the Book! Commit no O People of the Book! Commit no
excesses in your religion: Nor say of excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) a the son of Mary was (no more than) a
messenger of Allah, and His Word, messenger of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary,which He bestowed on Mary,
and a spirit proceeding from Him: so and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His messengers. believe in Allah and His messengers.
Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be Say not "Trinity": desist: it will be better for you:better for you:
for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: for Allah is one Allah: Glory be to Him: (far Exalted is He) above having a son. (far Exalted is He) above having a son.
To Him belong all things in the To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is heavens and on earth. And enough is
Allah as a Disposer of affairs.Allah as a Disposer of affairs.
Quran Surah 5.051Quran Surah 5.051O ye who believe! take not the O ye who believe! take not the
Jews and the Christians for Jews and the Christians for youryour
friends and protectors: They friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors are but friends and protectors
to eachto eachother. And he amongst you other. And he amongst you
that turns to them (for that turns to them (for friendship) is offriendship) is of
them. Verily Allah guideth not them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.a people unjust.
Quran Surah 4.089Quran Surah 4.089They but wish that ye should They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing thus be on the same footing
(as they): But take not friends (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find slay them wherever ye find
them; and (in any case) take them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their no friends or helpers from their
ranks;-ranks;-
Why would the Roman Catholic ChuWhy would the Roman Catholic Church remove the 2rch remove the 2ndnd Commandment?Idol$$$! Commandment?Idol$$$!
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OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE$140.00 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE$140.00
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A CATECHISM OFA CATECHISM OFCHRISTIAN DOCTRINECHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
Prepared and Enjoined by Prepared and Enjoined by Order ofOrder of
The Third Plenary Council of The Third Plenary Council of BaltimoreBaltimore
QUESTIONS NUMBERED TO QUESTIONS NUMBERED TO AGREE WITHAGREE WITH
"EXPLANATION OF THE "EXPLANATION OF THE BALTIMORE CATECHISM"BALTIMORE CATECHISM"
55. Q. Why is this sin called mortal?55. Q. Why is this sin called mortal?A. A. This sin is called mortal because it This sin is called mortal because it
deprives us of spiritual life,deprives us of spiritual life,which is sanctifying grace, and brings which is sanctifying grace, and brings
everlasting death and damnationeverlasting death and damnationon the soul.on the soul.
56. Q. How many things are necessary to 56. Q. How many things are necessary to make a sin mortal?make a sin mortal?
A. To make a sin mortal three things are A. To make a sin mortal three things are necessary: a grievous matter,necessary: a grievous matter,
sufficient reflection, and full consent of the sufficient reflection, and full consent of the will.will.
71. Q. Is the Blessed Virgin 71. Q. Is the Blessed Virgin Mary truly the Mother of Mary truly the Mother of
God?God?A. The Blessed Virgin Mary A. The Blessed Virgin Mary is truly the Mother of God, is truly the Mother of God,
because the samebecause the sameDivine Person who is the Divine Person who is the
Son of God is also the Son Son of God is also the Son of the Blessedof the BlessedVirgin Mary.Virgin Mary.
123. Q. What do you mean 123. Q. What do you mean by the authority of the by the authority of the
Church?Church?A. By the authority of the A. By the authority of the
Church I mean the right and Church I mean the right and power which thepower which the
Pope and the bishops, as Pope and the bishops, as the successors of the the successors of the
Apostles, have to teachApostles, have to teachand to govern the faithful.and to govern the faithful.
125. Q. When does the Church 125. Q. When does the Church teach infallibly?teach infallibly?
A. The Church teaches infallibly A. The Church teaches infallibly when it speaks through the when it speaks through the
Pope and thePope and thebishops, united in general bishops, united in general
council, or through the Pope council, or through the Pope alone when healone when he
proclaims to all the faithful a proclaims to all the faithful a doctrine of faith or morals.doctrine of faith or morals.
THE ANGELICAL SALUTATIONTHE ANGELICAL SALUTATION
Hail Mary, full of grace! the Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee: blessed art Lord is with thee: blessed art
thouthouamongst women, and blessed amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,Holy Mary,Mother of God, pray for us Mother of God, pray for us
sinners, now and at the hour of sinners, now and at the hour of our death.our death.
Amen.Amen.
Q. 40. Why do we need Q. 40. Why do we need Mary's prayers at the hour Mary's prayers at the hour
of death?of death?A. We need Mary's prayers A. We need Mary's prayers
at the hour of death at the hour of death because at that time ourbecause at that time oursalvation is in greatest salvation is in greatest
danger, and our spiritual danger, and our spiritual enemies most anxiousenemies most anxious
to overcome us.to overcome us.
THE CONFITEORTHE CONFITEOR
I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever Virgin, to blessedVirgin, to blessed
Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostlesto the holy Apostles
Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly insinned exceedingly in
thought, word and deed, through my fault, through thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through mymy fault, through my
most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary, ever Virgin,Mary, ever Virgin,
blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holyBaptist, the holy
Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our Godto the Lord our God
for me.for me.
9. Q. What must we do to save our souls?9. Q. What must we do to save our souls?A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith, A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith,
hope, and charity;hope, and charity;that is, we must believe in Him, hope in Him, and that is, we must believe in Him, hope in Him, and
love Him with all ourlove Him with all ourheart.heart.
10. Q. How shall we know the things which we are 10. Q. How shall we know the things which we are to believe?to believe?
A. We shall know the things which we are to believe A. We shall know the things which we are to believe from the Catholicfrom the Catholic
Church, through which God speaks to us.Church, through which God speaks to us.
11. Q. Where shall we find the chief truths which 11. Q. Where shall we find the chief truths which the Church teaches?the Church teaches?
A. We shall find the chief truths which the Church A. We shall find the chief truths which the Church teaches in theteaches in the
Apostles' Creed.Apostles' Creed.
50. Q. Was any one ever 50. Q. Was any one ever preserved from original sin?preserved from original sin?A. The Blessed Virgin Mary, A. The Blessed Virgin Mary, through the merits of her through the merits of her
Divine Son, wasDivine Son, waspreserved free from the guilt of preserved free from the guilt of original sin, and this privilege original sin, and this privilege
isiscalled her Immaculate called her Immaculate
Conception.Conception.
114. Q. Which are the means instituted by 114. Q. Which are the means instituted by our Lord to enable men at allour Lord to enable men at all
times to share in the fruits of the times to share in the fruits of the Redemption?Redemption?
A. The means instituted by our Lord to A. The means instituted by our Lord to enable men at all times to shareenable men at all times to share
in the fruits of His Redemption are the in the fruits of His Redemption are the Church and the Sacraments.Church and the Sacraments.
115. Q. What is the Church?115. Q. What is the Church?A. The Church is the congregation of all A. The Church is the congregation of all
those who profess the faith ofthose who profess the faith ofChrist, partake of the same Sacraments, and Christ, partake of the same Sacraments, and
are governed by their lawfulare governed by their lawfulpastors under one visible Head.pastors under one visible Head.
116. Q. Who is the invisible Head of the Church?116. Q. Who is the invisible Head of the Church?A. Jesus Christ is the invisible Head of the Church.A. Jesus Christ is the invisible Head of the Church.
117. Q. Who is the visible Head of the Church?117. Q. Who is the visible Head of the Church?A. Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is A. Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is
the Vicar of Christthe Vicar of Christon earth, and the visible Head of the Church.on earth, and the visible Head of the Church.
128. Q. Has the Church any marks by which it may 128. Q. Has the Church any marks by which it may be known?be known?
A. The Church has four marks by which it may be A. The Church has four marks by which it may be known: it is One; it isknown: it is One; it is
Holy; it is Catholic; it is Apostolic.Holy; it is Catholic; it is Apostolic.
133. Q. In which Church are these marks found?133. Q. In which Church are these marks found?A. A. These marks are found in the Holy Roman These marks are found in the Holy Roman
Catholic Church alone.Catholic Church alone.
152. Q. What is Baptism?152. Q. What is Baptism?A. Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us A. Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us
from original sin, makes usfrom original sin, makes usChristians, children of God, and heirs of Christians, children of God, and heirs of
heaven.heaven.
153. Q. Are actual sins ever remitted by 153. Q. Are actual sins ever remitted by Baptism?Baptism?
A. Actual sins and all the punishment due to A. Actual sins and all the punishment due to them are remitted bythem are remitted by
Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of Baptism, if the person baptized be guilty of any, and is rightlyany, and is rightly
disposed.disposed.154. Q. Is Baptism necessary to salvation?154. Q. Is Baptism necessary to salvation?A. A. Baptism is necessary to salvation, Baptism is necessary to salvation, because without it we cannot enterbecause without it we cannot enter
into the kingdom of heaven.into the kingdom of heaven.
166. Q. What is 166. Q. What is Confirmation?Confirmation?
A. Confirmation is a A. Confirmation is a Sacrament through which Sacrament through which we receive the Holy Ghostwe receive the Holy Ghost
to make us strong and to make us strong and perfect Christians and perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ.soldiers of Jesus Christ.
302. Q. Are there other sacramentals 302. Q. Are there other sacramentals besides the sign of the cross andbesides the sign of the cross and
holy water?holy water?A. Besides the sign of the cross and A. Besides the sign of the cross and
holy water there are many otherholy water there are many othersacramentals, such as blessed candles, sacramentals, such as blessed candles,
ashes, palms, crucifixes, imagesashes, palms, crucifixes, imagesof the Blessed Virgin and of the saints, of the Blessed Virgin and of the saints,
rosaries and scapulars.rosaries and scapulars.
305. Q. Is prayer necessary 305. Q. Is prayer necessary to salvation?to salvation?
A. Prayer is necessary to A. Prayer is necessary to salvation, and without it no salvation, and without it no
one having theone having theuse of reason can be saved.use of reason can be saved.
310. Q. Is it enough to belong to 310. Q. Is it enough to belong to God's Church in order to be God's Church in order to be
saved?saved?A. It is not enough to belong to the A. It is not enough to belong to the Church in order to be saved, but Church in order to be saved, but
wewemust also keep the must also keep the
Commandments of God and of the Commandments of God and of the Church.Church.
313. Q. Which are the 313. Q. Which are the Commandments of God?Commandments of God?
A. The Commandments of God are A. The Commandments of God are these ten:these ten:
1. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not 1. I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not have strange gods before Me.have strange gods before Me.
*2. *2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.Lord thy God in vain.
3. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath 3. Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day.day.
4. Honor thy father and thy mother. 4. Honor thy father and thy mother. 5. Thou shalt not kill. 5. Thou shalt not kill.
6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 7. Thou shalt not steal. 7. Thou shalt not steal.
8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.thy neighbor.
9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
goods.goods.
328. Q. What is 328. Q. What is presumption?presumption?
A. Presumption is a rash A. Presumption is a rash expectation of salvation expectation of salvation without making properwithout making proper
use of the necessary means use of the necessary means to obtain it.to obtain it.
*LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTH*LESSON TWENTY-SEVENTHTHE FIRST THE FIRST
COMMANDMENT--ON THE COMMANDMENT--ON THE HONOR AND INVOCATION HONOR AND INVOCATION
OF SAINTSOF SAINTS
331. Q. Does the first Commandment 331. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid the honoring of the saints?forbid the honoring of the saints?
A. The first Commandment does not A. The first Commandment does not forbid the honoring of the saints, butforbid the honoring of the saints, but
rather approves of it, because by rather approves of it, because by honoring the saints, who are thehonoring the saints, who are the
chosen friends of God, we honor God chosen friends of God, we honor God Himself.Himself.
332. Q. Does the first Commandment 332. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid us to pray to the saints?forbid us to pray to the saints?
A. The first Commandment does not A. The first Commandment does not forbid us to pray to the saints.forbid us to pray to the saints.
340. Q. Does the first 340. Q. Does the first Commandment forbid us to Commandment forbid us to
honor relics?honor relics?A. The first Commandment A. The first Commandment does not forbid us to honor does not forbid us to honor
relics, becauserelics, becauserelics are the bodies of the relics are the bodies of the saints or objects directly saints or objects directly
connected withconnected withthem or with our Lord.them or with our Lord.
*LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTH*LESSON TWENTY-EIGHTHFROM THE SECOND TO THE FROM THE SECOND TO THE FOURTH COMMANDMENTFOURTH COMMANDMENT
345. Q. What is the second 345. Q. What is the second Commandment?Commandment?
A. The second Commandment A. The second Commandment is: Thou shalt not take the is: Thou shalt not take the
name of the Lordname of the Lordthy God in vain.thy God in vain.
Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto 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
water under the earth: 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the
LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth
generation of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my
commandments.