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24 You are not to bow down to their gods or serve them. You are not to follow their practices,[a] but you are to overthrow them completely and smash their sacred stones[b] to pieces. 25 You are to serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your food[c] and water, and I’ll remove sickness from you. 26 No woman will miscarry or be barren in your land, and I’ll make every day of your life complete.[d]

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  1. Exodus 23:24 Lit. do their deeds
  2. Exodus 23:24 Or pillars
  3. Exodus 23:25 Or bread
  4. Exodus 23:26 Lit. make the number of your days full

24 Do not bow down before their gods or worship(A) them or follow their practices.(B) You must demolish(C) them and break their sacred stones(D) to pieces. 25 Worship the Lord your God,(E) and his blessing(F) will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness(G) from among you, 26 and none will miscarry or be barren(H) in your land. I will give you a full life span.(I)

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