Maimonides
Not to make any figures for ornament, even if they are not worshipped, as it is said, “Ye shall not make with me (gods of silver….)” (Ex. 20:23).
Exodus 20:23
- KJV
- Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
- ASV
- Ye shall not make other gods with me; gods of silver, or gods of gold, ye shall not make unto you.
- WEB
- You shall most certainly not make gods of silver or gods of gold for yourselves to be alongside me.
- JPS
- Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto Mine altar, that thy nakedness be not uncovered thereon.