Exodus 20:14 bbe — Do not be false to the married relation.

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"Do not be false to the married relation."

— Exodus 20:14, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 20 — Context

For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and the sea, and everything in them, and he took his rest on the seventh day: for this reason the Lord has given his blessing to the seventh day and made it holy.

Give honour to your father and to your mother, so that your life may be long in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Do not put anyone to death without cause.

Do not be false to the married relation.

Do not take the property of another.

Do not give false witness against your neighbour.

Let not your desire be turned to your neighbour's house, or his wife or his man-servant or his woman-servant or his ox or his ass or anything which is his.

Exodus 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:14 say?

Exodus 20:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not be false to the married relation.”

Where is Exodus 20:14 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 14.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:14.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:14 in?

Exodus 20:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 20:14?

Exodus 20:14 reads (BBE): “Do not be false to the married relation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 20:14 bbe — Do not be false to the married relation.

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