The Ten Commandments
The ten commandments are a set of morel guidelines that holds religious authority in Judaism and Christianity. These commandments were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai.
The commandments were given as a covenant, between God and the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. This event is a foundational moment in Jewish history.
According to the Exodus, after leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, Moses brought them to Mount Sinai.
Here, they camped at the base of the mountain. On the third day, a phenomena occurred—thunder, lightning, and a thick cloud surrounded the mountain—signifying God’s presence.
Moses came down the mountain where he received God’s instructions.
God spoke directly to Moses, declaring:
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or possessions.
These commandments serve as fundamental principles for all humanity.
After receiving these commandments, Moses spent forty days on Mount Sinai.
Going down the mountain, Moses found that the Israelites were committing idolatry, by worshipping a golden calf.
In his anger, he shattered the tablets. Later, God instructed him to carve out new tablets so that He could rewrite the commandments on them.
In Christianity, Jesus affirmed that the commandments are identical with His teachings. Emphasizing the relevance of moral living, monotheism, and social justice.
The Ten Commandments are foundational and ethical guidelines for both Judaism and Christianity.