Idol worship in the Bible refers to the veneration of physical objects or images as divine, a practice that is explicitly condemned throughout the Scriptures. The term "idol" encompasses a variety of false deities, including carved images, statues, and even abstract concepts that people may worship in place of the one true God. The Old Testament repeatedly warns against idolatry, beginning with the Second Commandment, which states, "You shall not make for yourself a carved image" (Exodus 20:4, ESV). This prohibition reflects the belief that God is a jealous God who desires exclusive devotion (Exodus 20:5).Idolatry is often depicted as a betrayal of the covenant relationship between God and His people. In texts such as Isaiah 44:9-20, the futility of idol worship is illustrated through the absurdity of crafting an object from wood and then bowing down to it. The New Testament continues this theme by associating idolatry with moral and spiritual corruption, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 10:14, where Paul admonishes believers to "flee from idolatry." Overall, idol worship signifies a turning away from God and a reliance on created things rather than the Creator, leading to spiritual emptiness and disobedience.