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What religions follow 10 Commandments?
The Ten Commandments (found in the book of Exodus in the Torah and known as the “Decalogue”) are a central part of Judaism and Christianity.
Do Protestants follow the 10 Commandments?
Notwithstanding different numerical designations, Jews, Catholics and Protestants all end up with a total of 10 commandments. All believe, as well, that God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Chemerinsky has noted that Catholics, Protestants and Jews use different versions of the commandments.
Are there two sets of Ten Commandments?
The Bible actually contains two complete sets of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17 and Deut. 5:6-21). In addition, Leviticus 19 contains a partial set of the Ten Commandments (see verses 3-4, 11-13, 15-16, 30, 32), and Exodus 34:10-26 is sometimes considered a ritual decalogue.
Do the Ten Commandments tablets exist?
Earliest known stone version of Ten Commandments sold for $850,000. Described as a “national treasure” of Israel, the stone was first uncovered in 1913 during excavations for a railroad station near Yavneh in Israel and is the only intact tablet version of the Commandments thought to exist.
Why did God give the 10 Commandments?
God wants His people conquering all of the difficulties and trials of life. He wants His people living full, victorious lives. This was the reason He gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel. He wanted His people to have the laws, the commandments that told them how to live, the commandments that would lead them to full, victorious lives.
What is the Order of the Ten Commandments?
The ten commandments, in order, are: “I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any strange gods before Me.” “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.” “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” “Honor thy father and mother.” “ Thou shalt not kill .” “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” “Thou shalt not steal.”
What are the Ten Commandments really mean?
The 10 commandments are 10 laws in the Bible that God gave to the nation of Israel after they left Egypt. The 10 commandments summarize the Old Testament Law. The first 4 commandments talk about our relationship with God. The last 6 commandments concern our relationships with other people.
Which book has the 10 Commandments?
10 Commandments: The Origin of God’s Law. The 10 Commandments are first recorded in the book of Exodus. They were given by God at Mt. Sinai following the Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt.