Exode - Caput 20

Exode 20.1 locutus quoque est Dominus cunctos sermones hos Exode 20.2 ego sum Dominus Deus tuus qui eduxi te de terra Aegypti de domo servitutis Exode 20.3 non habebis deos alienos coram me Exode 20.4 non facies tibi sculptile neque omnem similitudinem quae est in caelo desuper et quae in terra deorsum nec eorum quae sunt in aquis sub terra Exode 20.5 non adorabis ea neque coles ego sum Dominus Deus tuus fortis zelotes visitans iniquitatem patrum in filiis in tertiam et quartam generationem eorum qui oderunt me Exode 20.6 et faciens misericordiam in milia his qui diligunt me et custodiunt praecepta mea Exode 20.7 non adsumes nomen Domini Dei tui in vanum nec enim habebit insontem Dominus eum qui adsumpserit nomen Domini Dei sui frustra Exode 20.8 memento ut diem sabbati sanctifices Exode 20.9 sex diebus operaberis et facies omnia opera tua Exode 20.10 septimo autem die sabbati Domini Dei tui non facies omne opus tu et filius tuus et filia tua servus tuus et ancilla tua iumentum tuum et advena qui est intra portas tuas Exode 20.11 sex enim diebus fecit Dominus caelum et terram et mare et omnia quae in eis sunt et requievit in die septimo idcirco benedixit Dominus diei sabbati et sanctificavit eum Exode 20.12 honora patrem tuum et matrem tuam ut sis longevus super terram quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi Exode 20.13 non occides Exode 20.14 non moechaberis Exode 20.15 non furtum facies Exode 20.16 non loqueris contra proximum tuum falsum testimonium Exode 20.17 non concupisces domum proximi tui nec desiderabis uxorem eius non servum non ancillam non bovem non asinum nec omnia quae illius sunt Exode 20.18 cunctus autem populus videbat voces et lampadas et sonitum bucinae montemque fumantem et perterriti ac pavore concussi steterunt procul Exode 20.19 dicentes Mosi loquere tu nobis et audiemus non loquatur nobis Dominus ne forte moriamur Exode 20.20 et ait Moses ad populum nolite timere ut enim probaret vos venit Deus et ut terror illius esset in vobis et non peccaretis Exode 20.21 stetitque populus de longe Moses autem accessit ad caliginem in qua erat Deus Exode 20.22 dixit praeterea Dominus ad Mosen haec dices filiis Israhel vos vidistis quod de caelo locutus sum vobis Exode 20.23 non facietis mecum deos argenteos nec deos aureos facietis vobis Exode 20.24 altare de terra facietis mihi et offeretis super eo holocausta et pacifica vestra oves vestras et boves in omni loco in quo memoria fuerit nominis mei veniam ad te et benedicam tibi Exode 20.25 quod si altare lapideum feceris mihi non aedificabis illud de sectis lapidibus si enim levaveris cultrum tuum super eo polluetur Exode 20.26 non ascendes per gradus ad altare meum ne reveletur turpitudo tua

Exode : Caput 20

The Ten Commandments in Exodus Chapter 20

Exodus chapter 20 presents the Ten Commandments, a central element of the Christian faith. What is the importance of these divine precepts? This crucial text reveals the fundamental laws given by God to Israel, covering both their relationship with God and their relationship with others. The commandments establish the ethical and moral principles that form the basis of the Mosaic covenant.

The People's Reaction

This chapter also describes the people's fearful reaction to the divine presence, a reminder of God's greatness and power in our lives.

Meditation on Bible Passages

Meditate with us on five biblical passages that shed light on the enduring relevance of this foundational chapter for our faith and morality:

Matthew 5:21-22

"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, 'You shall not kill,' and 'Whoever kills will be judged.'" But I tell you, whoever is angry with his brother will be judged."

- Jesus quotes and expands on the sixth commandment of Exodus 20.

Romans 7:7

"What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not know what sin is except by the law. For I would not know what coveting is if the law did not say, 'You shall not covet.'" »

- Paul quotes the tenth commandment of Exodus 20 in his discussion of the law.

James 2:10-11

"For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point has become guilty of having completely broken the law. For he who said, 'You shall not commit adultery,' also said, 'You shall not murder.' If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. »

- James cites two of the Ten Commandments of Exodus 20 to argue for the integrity of the law.

Mark 10:19

"You know the commandments: 'You shall not kill, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, you shall not deceive anyone, honor your father and your mother.'" »

- Jesus quotes several of the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20 in his conversation with the rich young ruler.

Ephesians 6:2-3

"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth."

- Paul quotes the fifth commandment from Exodus 20, emphasizing its importance and its promise.

These passages remind us that the commandments are not just rules to follow, but spiritual guides that enrich our relationship with God and our neighbor.