Dictionary of Bible Themes The basic laws given to Israel through Moses following the exodus from Egypt (Ex 20:1-17; Dt 5:6-21). The first four commandments safeguard Israel's special relation to God; the remaining six protect individuals within the community and promote their well-being. Exodus 20:2-3The Ten Commandments are to govern the life of Israel as the people of God Israel should obey God alone See also Deuteronomy 6:13-15pp Dt 5:6-7 Exodus 20:4-6Idolatry forbidden See also Exodus 32:1-8pp Dt 5:8-10 Leviticus 19:41 Corinthians 10:7 Exodus 20:7 God's name should not be misused See also Matthew 7:21pp Dt 5:11 Exodus 20:8-11A day of rest is commanded See also Exodus 16:23pp Dt 5:12-15 Leviticus 19:3Isaiah 56:2 Jeremiah 17:21-22 Exodus 20:12 Parents are to be honoured See also Matthew 15:4pp Dt 5:16 Ephesians 6:1-3Exodus 20:13 Murder is forbidden See also Genesis 4:8-16pp Dt 5:17 Matthew 5:21Exodus 20:14 Adultery is forbidden See also Leviticus 18:20pp Dt 5:18 2 Samuel 11:2-5Matthew 5:27 Hebrews 13:4 Exodus 20:15 Stealing is forbidden See also Leviticus 19:11,13pp Dt 5:19 Exodus 20:16False witness is forbidden See also Leviticus 19:11pp Dt 5:20 Exodus 20:17Coveting is forbidden See also Leviticus 19:17-18pp Dt 5:21 Job 31:9-12Romans 7:7 Exodus 24:12 The circumstances surrounding the giving of the Ten Commandments See also The Ten Commandments written on stone tablets Deuteronomy 4:13; 9:9-10Exodus 32:19 The stone tablets broken See also Deuteronomy 9:16-17Moses broke the stone tablets when he saw that the Israelites had sinned by making the golden calf. Exodus 34:1,28See also A second set of stone tablets made Deuteronomy 10:1-2Exodus 40:20 See also The second set of stone tablets put in the ark of the covenant Deuteronomy 10:1-2See also 5040 murder5061 sanctity of life 5106 Noah 5556 stewardship 5731 parents 5800 blasphemy 6133 coveting 6242 adultery 7221 exodus, the 7428 Sabbath 8751 false witness 8768 idolatry |
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