Exodus 20:22-23

Exodus 20:22-23

[22] And the LORD  said  unto Moses,  Thus thou shalt say  unto the children  of Israel,  Ye have seen  that I have talked  with you from heaven.  [23] Ye shall not make  with me gods  of silver,  neither shall ye make  unto you gods  of gold. 

What does Exodus 20:22-23 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Exodus 20:22 is a preamble and historical background for what follows. On the basis of God"s revelation on the mountain, the Israelites were to obey Him as follows.
The Israelites were not to make idols representing gods other than Yahweh nor were they to represent Yahweh by making idols to help them worship Him ( Exodus 20:23).