The numbering of the commandments used on this page
follows traditional Jewish ordering of the commandments
rather than the Catholic/Christian ordering.
Remember, Hebrew (and the English transliteration)
are read from right to left.
"I am the LORD your God."
— Ex. 20:2a
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
— Ex. 20:3
"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD your God in vain"
— Ex. 20:7a
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy"
— Ex. 20:8
"Honor thy father and thy mother"
— Ex. 20:12a
"Thou Shalt Not Murder"
— Ex. 20:
"Thou shalt not commit adultery"
— Ex. 20:14
"Thou shalt not steal"
— Ex. 20:15
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor"
— Ex. 20:16
"Thou shalt not covet…"
— Ex. 20:17a
"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."
— Deut. 6:5