143 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), Source Book Keys, CHINUCH EXODUS | 20:4 idol — EXOD363 Do not make any object for the sake of wo... EXOD363 Do not make any object for the sake of worshipping it, even if only others will worship it, not you. According to the Rambam (Maimonides), one is forbidden even to tell someone else to make such an object. [According to the Ramban (Nachmanides), however, one violates the prohibition only if one makes the idol with intent to worship it]. Key concept: To distance us from idol worship. Share Print Source KeyCHINUCHVerse20:4Keyword(s)idolSource Page(s)23-4 Switch article EXODUS | 20:3 other — EXOD356 Another powerful motivator for observance... Previous Article EXODUS | 20:4 image — EXOD364 The God who, to the accompaniment of thun... Next Article