Exodus 20

Exodus 20 records the Ten Commandments, given to Israel at Mount Sinai — the moral foundation of the covenant and of Western law. Four commandments govern love of God; six govern love of neighbor.

The Book of Exodus · Old Testament · chapter 20 of 40.

Key verses (KJV)

“And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God.” — Exodus 20:1-2 (KJV)
“Honour thy father and thy mother.” — Exodus 20:12 (KJV)

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