This page first presents the ten commandments in the english translation of the hebrew text of exodus 20. They are codified in exodus 20 and deuteronomy 5, but they existed since the very beginning. Moses and the 10 commandments story summary shortly after god delivered the people of israel out of egypt by crossing the red sea, they traveled through the desert to sinai where they camped in front of mount sinai. Unlike the first four books of the pentateuch, the book of deuteronomy is, for the most part, the word of g. The ten commandm ents appear twice in the hebrew bible. Most scholars date this event around the th or 14th century bc.
They describe the essential requirements of israels covenant with god and are the core principles that govern the nation and the work of its people. At that time the lord said unto me, hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up, etc. You will discover how biblical witnesses work within the structure of this most important for jewish life book, especially what it has to do with two or three christfollowers coming together among other things. Let us look at each verse containing the commandments and see clearly what. The book of deuteronomy contains mosess three great final sermons to the children of israel. Ten commandments biblical studies oxford bibliographies.
The 10 commandments were given to the israel nation through moses. Deuteronomy 5 rsvce the ten commandments and moses. Five weeks before his death, moses assembled the people of israel in moab and gave them a parting speech, which formed the core of this book. The ten commandments appear twice in the hebrew bible.
Ten commandments simple english wikipedia, the free. Jesus christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Feb 27, 2012 the 10 commandments are also listed in the book of deuteronomy chapter 5. Decalogue is also the designation for the twelve commandments in exodus 34. The ten commandments are first recorded in the bible in the 20th chapter of the book of exodus before being repeated in the fifth chapter of deuteronomy. Moses recounted the ten commandments of god to the israelites in the book of deuteronomy. Modern scholarship has found likely influences in hittite. In an attempt to find the most original decalogue between exodus 20 and deuteronomy 5, scholars have found that both decalogues are a mixture of older and newer traditions, as each book was being written in an earlier millennium. The bible states that the ten commandments were given to moses directly from god on two tablets of stone. The ten commandments make up the foundation of mosaic law. The record of the ten commandments can be found in the bible, both in exodus 20. Mar 01, 2004 the divergence happens in the first and second commandments and then at the end in the ninth and tenth commandments. Deuteronomy 10 king james version kjv 10 at that time the lord said unto me, hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood. Ten commandments mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
Hear, o israel, the statutes and judgments which i speak in your hearing today, that you may learn them and be careful to observe them. Oct 21, 2018 audio book of deuteronomy chapters 1 11 the ten commandments. The truth is that jesus did not change his mind about the importance of keeping all of the 10 commandments. God gave the decalogue, or 10 commandments, to the israelites shortly after they left egypt. The earliest christian authors interpreted deuteronomys prophecy of the restoration of israel as having been fulfilled or superseded in jesus christ and the establishment of the christian church luke 12, acts 25, and jesus was interpreted to be the one i. When asked which is the first commandment of all, jesus christ in the gospel of mark 12. The 10 commandments in the last book of the new testament. The ten commandments and god spoke all these words. Moses and the 10 commandments bible story study guide. Audio book of deuteronomy chapters 1 11 the ten commandments.
The ten commandments can be seen being taught throughout both the old and new testaments of the bible. Deuteronomy 10 kjv at that time the lord said unto me. The ten commandments moses summoned all israel and said. Thou shalt not take the name of the lord thy god in vain. The name decalogue, literally ten words deka logous, reflects the greek translation of exodus 34. Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy, as the lord your god has commanded you. Moses emphasized that these ten commandments are important to each generation of israelites because they are the foundation of righteousness among gods. Deuteronomy 5 niv the ten commandments moses summoned. A difference between the hebrew text and the greek septuagint old testament is noted in exodus 20. The book of deuteronomy is often quoted in the new testament, as noted in the following three examples. Deuteronomy 5 new international version niv the ten commandments. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing. The nation of israel was now free from slavery in egypt and was camped around mount sinai when thunder, lightning, a thick cloud, and the sound of trumpets signaled gods presence.
Hear, israel, the decrees and laws i declare in your hearing today. Moses exposition begins with the most memorable statement of the book, hear, o israel. Although the ten commandments can be seen being taught. The word deuteronomy means second law, and moses repeats the ten commandments of god and mosaic customs. The commandments are recorded virtually identically in ex. God gave moses the ten commandments on two tablets of stone on mount. Moses met with god and the 10 commandments were written for the people to follow. Where are the ten commandments listed in the bible. Deuteronomy 10 niv bible at that time the lord said to me. Deuteronomy 10, king james version kjv the bible app. Which book of the bible contains the ten commandments. What are the differences between the 10 commandments in exodus.