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Religion - What Are The Ten Commandments?
What are the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments are divine laws given by God to the Israelites (Jews) through the Hebrew prophet Moses (fifteenth century–thirteenth century B.C.). Listed in the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy in the Old Testament of the Bible, the Ten Commandments form the basis of Judaism (the Jewish religion), Christianity (a religion founded by Jesus of Nazareth, who was called the Christ), and Islam (a religion founded by the prophet Muhammad).
—You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.
—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 mother.
—You shall not kill.
—You shall not commit adultery.
—You shall not steal.
—You shall not bear false witness (misrepresenting the truth) against your neighbor.
—You shall not covet...
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