82 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Exodus, Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23), Source Book Keys, CHINUCH EXODUS | 20:20 gods — EXOD496 Do not make an image of a human being. D... EXOD496 Do not make an image of a human being. Do not create the form of any human being out of metal, stone, wood, clay or any other material, even for artistic or decorative purposes. [One is not forbidden to shape the forms of animals, unless one creates the form for the sake of idol worship, as explained in mitzvah 27]. Key concept: To distance us from idol worship. Share Print Source KeyCHINUCHVerse20:20Keyword(s)godsSource Page(s)29-30 Switch article EXODUS | 20:17 test — EXOD495 The wicked receive only suffering of veng... Previous Article EXODUS | 20:20 gold — EXOD497 A person who fails to give charity commit... Next Article