The Ten Commandments, also called the Decalogue (meaning “ten words” in Greek), are a set of biblical laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. They serve as fundamental ethical guidelines in Judaism, Christianity, and other faith traditions. Here is a typical list based on the biblical account from Exodus 20:
- You shall have no other gods before me.
- You shall not make for yourself an idol or worship any other gods.
- You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
- Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not kill.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
These commandments instruct on faithfulness to God, respect for parents, and moral conduct in social relations. They are recorded in the Bible mainly in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.
