The 10 Commandments in Order
All ten commandments listed in order, first to tenth, exactly as God gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai in Exodus 20. Each commandment below has its King James text, a plain explanation, and related scripture.
"And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage."Exodus 20:1-2 — Read Full Chapter
Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me
The first commandment establishes the Lord as the one true God and calls His people to worship Him alone, placing nothing above their devotion to the Creator.
Exodus 20:3Thou Shalt Not Make Unto Thee Any Graven Image
The second commandment forbids creating and worshipping idols or images as representations of God, calling believers to worship Him in spirit and truth.
Exodus 20:4Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord Thy God in Vain
The third commandment instructs believers to honor God's name and not use it carelessly, flippantly, or in false oaths, reflecting the reverence due to the Almighty.
Exodus 20:7Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep It Holy
The fourth commandment establishes a weekly day of rest and worship, reflecting God's own pattern of creation and providing physical and spiritual renewal for His people.
Exodus 20:8-10Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother
The fifth commandment bridges our duties to God and to others, calling for respect and care toward parents as a foundation for a stable and blessed society.
Exodus 20:12Thou Shalt Not Kill
The sixth commandment protects the sanctity of human life, forbidding unlawful killing and affirming that every person is made in the image of God.
Exodus 20:13Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
The seventh commandment protects the marriage covenant, calling for faithfulness between husband and wife and honoring God's design for intimate relationships.
Exodus 20:14Thou Shalt Not Steal
The eighth commandment protects personal property and calls for honesty, integrity, and generosity in all dealings with others.
Exodus 20:15Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour
The ninth commandment protects truth and justice, forbidding lying testimony, slander, and all forms of deception that harm others.
Exodus 20:16Thou Shalt Not Covet
The tenth commandment addresses the heart, forbidding envious desire for what belongs to others and calling for contentment and gratitude in all circumstances.
Exodus 20:17Frequently Asked Questions About the Ten Commandments
What are the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and religious laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, recorded in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. They form the foundation of biblical moral law and cover duties to God (commandments 1–4) and duties to others (commandments 5–10).
Where are the Ten Commandments found in the Bible?
The Ten Commandments are found in two places: Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. God spoke them directly to the Israelites and wrote them on two tablets of stone (Exodus 31:18).
Are the Ten Commandments still relevant today?
Yes. Jesus affirmed the moral principles of the Ten Commandments and deepened their application in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). The moral principles remain foundational to Christian ethics and daily living.
What is the difference between the first four and last six commandments?
The first four commandments address our relationship with God (worship, idolatry, God's name, and the Sabbath), while the last six address our relationships with others (honoring parents, murder, adultery, stealing, lying, and coveting). Jesus summarized them as loving God and loving your neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40).
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