Commandments, as expressions of the Creator's will for humanity, hold one of the central places in the Bible. The Old Testament contains a broad and diverse body of commandments that make up the Law of God, while the New Testament gathers their meaning around love for God and neighbor, fulfilled in communion with Christ.
Today, September 5, 2026
King James Version (en)
For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.
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What the Bible says about
the commandments
FAQ
Why is there such a difference between the Hebrew and Greek chronologies? How can it be explained that initially the Lord creates people and gives them the commandment to multiply (which for some reason they did not do while in Paradise), and then in the 2nd chapter He creates the woman? Does this mean that the 2nd chapter duplicates the first?
Biblical texts existed for a long time in the form of separate fragments, and only later
were they gathered into unified scrolls (and eventually into a book)...
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Cyrus's work and strength foretold, 45:1-4.
God hath all power, 45:5-12.
Will assist Cyrus, 45:13-14.
The mystery of providence, 45:15.
Idols and their worshippers shall be destroyed, and God alone exalted, 45:16-21.
The Gentiles come in to Christ, 45:22-23.
I have - I knew, and called thee by thy name, when thou didst neither know nor think of me; nay, when thou hadst no being.