The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments are famous laws in Jewish and Christian tradition about worship, honesty, family, and respect.

What It Means

The Bible says Moses received the commandments at Mount Sinai. Some commandments teach people to worship God.

How People Practice or Remember It

Others teach people not to steal, lie, murder, or treat family with disrespect. Different religious traditions number and explain them in slightly different ways.

Things to Remember

• The Bible says Moses received the commandments at Mount Sinai.
• Some commandments teach people to worship God.
• Others teach people not to steal, lie, murder, or treat family with disrespect.
• Different religious traditions number and explain them in slightly different ways.

Did You Know?

People learn about Ten Commandments in different ways, including family traditions, teachers, books, art, music, and visits to important places.