The 10 commandments were a moral code given by God who brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. These laws were inscribed by God on two stone tablets (Exodus 31:18) and given to Moses, who had to share them with Israel. The exact Biblical record can be found in the Old Testament books of Exodus 20:2-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21.

In this summary you’ll discover what The 10 Commandments are, the meaning of them, some thoughts of how the apply in modern times, and answers to some of the common FAQs people have about them.