Ten commandments

 Ten commandments

The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and religious laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai in the biblical book of Exodus. They are a central part of Jewish and Christian religious traditions, and have had a significant impact on Western law and culture. Here are the commandments:
"You shall have no other gods before me."
"You shall not make for yourself an idol or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them."
"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God."
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."
"Honor your father and your mother."
"You shall not murder."
"You shall not commit adultery."
"You shall not steal."
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."
"You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor."
The Ten Commandments are seen as a guide for living a moral and ethical life, and are considered by many to be a foundation of Western civilization. They have been the subject of much interpretation and discussion throughout history, and continue to be a source of inspiration and guidance for millions of people around the world.


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