Not to erect a stone pillar or pedestal for religious purposes, even to worship the true
G-d. Worshipers of false gods established customs of erecting such pillars and placing idols upon them, to elevate them before the masses for worship. Torah Law thus prohibits using such a pillar even when no idol worship is involved, so as not even to resemble the pagan customs.
Examples:
- Not to visit the Ka'ba Stone in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as Muslims do.