Deuteronomy 5: The Second Home of the Ten Commandments

Here are key verses from Deuteronomy 5, which include important segments and encapsulate the essence of the chapter:

1. Deuteronomy 5:6 – “I am the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.”
2. Deuteronomy 5:7 – “You shall have no other gods before Me.”
3. Deuteronomy 5:12 – “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.”
4. Deuteronomy 5:16 – “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.”
5. Deuteronomy 5:17 – “You shall not murder.”
6. Deuteronomy 5:19 – “You shall not steal.”
7. Deuteronomy 5:22 – “These words the LORD spoke to all your assembly at the mountain out of the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick darkness, with a loud voice; and he added no more. And he wrote them on two tablets of stone and gave them to me.”

This second telling of the Ten Commandments extends beyond ancient religious mandates; they are a call to ethical living and moral consideration that transcends time and culture. By revisiting these ancient commandments, we can find guidance for navigating the complexities of modern life, fostering a world that upholds dignity, respect, and compassion for all.