Exodus 20:1
ESV
And God spoke all these words, saying,
NIV
And God spoke all these words:
NASB
Then God spoke all these words, saying,
CSB
Then God spoke all these words:
NLT
Then God gave the people all these instructions :
KJV
And God spake all these words, saying,
NKJV
And God spoke all these words, saying:
What does Exodus 20:1 mean?
The Bible frequently indicates that its instructions come from the Lord God (Genesis 8:15; 46:2; Exodus 6:2; Leviticus 1:1; Numbers 1:1). Israel has arrived at Sinai and seen God's spectacular, intimidating display on the mountain (Exodus 19:16–19). There, Moses alone will communicate with the Lord (Exodus 19:20) and receive the covenant laws of Israel.The first of these laws are the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2–17). These establish the fundamental principles which underscore the rest of God's laws for the nation of Israel (Exodus 20:2). Commandments one through four speak of man's relationship with God. Commandments five through ten focus on interactions between fellow men. The fifth commandment functions as a hinge: honoring godly authority and structure while passing the covenant to future generations.
