Exodus 20:2
The Scripture
(2) I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands Moses to speak the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, who are gathered at the edge of the wilderness. The commandments cover moral duties, worship, and the sanctity of time, establishing the foundation of Israel's covenant with God. The chapter ends with a warning that those who do not obey will be cut off from the blessings of the covenant.
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