Deuteronomy 16:22

Verse 22. Statue. Hebrew matseba, means also a pillar, monument, heap of stones, image, title, and so forth Genesis 28.—Hateth, when they are designed for superstitious purposes. On other occasions, statues and pictures may be very instructive and commendable. Bible.—The patriarchs set up pillars, altars, and so forth as did also the Israelites, (Joshua 22:10.) Samuel, and so forth even after this prohibition, and without any offence. The Rabbins allow, that the proselytes of justice do well in erecting such monuments of religion, provided they be not intended for false worship. Seld. Jur. ii. 6. Bible.