Exodus 20:2 cpdv — “I am the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, out of the house of servitude.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“I am the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, out of the house of servitude. "

— Exodus 20:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 20 — Context

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And the Lord spoke all these words:

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“I am the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, out of the house of servitude.

3

You shall not have strange gods before me.

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You shall not make for yourself a graven image, nor a likeness of anything that is in heaven above or on earth below, nor of those things which are in the waters under the earth.

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You shall not adore them, nor shall you worship them. I am the Lord your God: strong, zealous, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the sons to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,

Exodus 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:2 say?
Exodus 20:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““I am the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, out of the house of servitude. ”
Where is Exodus 20:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 2.
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 20:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:2 in?
Exodus 20:2 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 20:2?
Exodus 20:2 reads (CPDV): ““I am the Lord your God, who led you away from the land of Egypt, out of the house of servitude. ” 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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