Exodus 20:17 bbe — 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…

Bible in Basic English

"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 20:17, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 20 — Context

14

Do not be false to the married relation.

15

Do not take the property of another.

16

Do not give false witness against your neighbour.

17

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.

18

And all the people were watching the thunderings and the flames and the sound of the horn and the mountain smoking; and when they saw it, they kept far off, shaking with fear.

19

And they said to Moses, To your words we will give ear, but let not the voice of God come to our ears, for fear death may come on us.

20

And Moses said to the people, Have no fear: for God has come to put you to the test, so that fearing him you may be kept from sin.

Exodus 20:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:17 say?
Exodus 20:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Exodus 20:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 17.
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 20:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:17 in?
Exodus 20:17 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 20:17?
Exodus 20:17 reads (BBE): “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.” 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.
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