Ten Commandments

NOUN

biblical commandments of moses

Synonyms

WEAK

Decalogue Law of Moses Mosaic Law ten injunctions

Example Sentences

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Christians see the Ten Commandments as key rules from God on how to live.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

Scholars still argue over the meaning of the Ten Commandments, which are ostensibly the word of God himself.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

As she sat in her bedroom reading the Ten Commandments and reflecting on the Christian book “The Way of the Master,” she said Christianity suddenly “clicked” for her.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

While Maxwell makes it clear that his personal Ten Commandments would include not judging the art others make, he says there can be a price to pay for the type of art created.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

He began making donations to worthy causes; he wouldn’t have sex, because he wasn’t married; he scorned profanity and pornography; and he attempted to follow the Ten Commandments in every detail.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady