Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5375 law » 5377 law, Ten Commandments 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. The Ten Commandments are to govern the life of Israel as the people of God Israel should obey God alone Exodus 20:2-3 pp Deuteronomy 5:6-7 See also Deuteronomy 6:13-15 Idolatry forbidden Exodus 20:4-6 pp Deuteronomy 5:8-10 See also Exodus 32:1-8; Leviticus 19:4; 1 Corinthians 10:7 God's name should not be misused Exodus 20:7 pp Deuteronomy 5:11 See also Matthew 7:21 A day of rest is commanded Exodus 20:8-11 pp Deuteronomy 5:12-15 See also Exodus 16:23; Leviticus 19:3; Isaiah 56:2; Jeremiah 17:21-22 Parents are to be honoured Exodus 20:12 pp Deuteronomy 5:16 See also Matthew 15:4; Ephesians 6:1-3 Murder is forbidden Exodus 20:13 pp Deuteronomy 5:17 See also Genesis 4:8-16; Matthew 5:21 Adultery is forbidden Exodus 20:14 pp Deuteronomy 5:18 See also Leviticus 18:20; 2 Samuel 11:2-5; Matthew 5:27; Hebrews 13:4 Stealing is forbidden Exodus 20:15 pp Deuteronomy 5:19 See also Leviticus 19:11,13 False witness is forbidden Exodus 20:16 pp Deuteronomy 5:20 See also Leviticus 19:11 Coveting is forbidden Exodus 20:17 pp Deuteronomy 5:21 See also Leviticus 19:17-18; Job 31:9-12; Romans 7:7 The circumstances surrounding the giving of the Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments written on stone tablets Exodus 24:12 See also Deuteronomy 4:13; Deuteronomy 9:9-10 The stone tablets broken Exodus 32:19 Moses broke the stone tablets when he saw that the Israelites had sinned by making the golden calf. See also Deuteronomy 9:16-17 A second set of stone tablets made Exodus 34:1,28 See also Deuteronomy 10:1-2 The second set of stone tablets put in the ark of the covenant Exodus 40:20 See also Deuteronomy 10:1-2 See also
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