Exodus 20:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 20:1-11

Here is, I. The preface of the law-writer, Moses: God spoke all these words, Exod. 20:1. The law of the ten commandments is, 1. A law of God's making. They are enjoined by the infinite eternal Majesty of heaven and earth. And where the word of the King of kings is surely there is power. 2. It is a law of his own speaking. God has many ways of speaking to the children of men (Job 33:14); once, yea twice?by his Spirit, by conscience, by providences, by his voice, all which we ought carefully to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 20:1

And God spake all these words ,.... Which follow, commonly called the decalogue, or ten commands; a system or body of laws, selected and adapted to the case and circumstances of the people of Israel; striking at such sins as they were most addicted to, and they were under the greatest temptation of falling into the commission of; to prevent which, the observation of these laws was enjoined them; not but that whatsoever of them is of a moral nature, as for the most part they are, are binding... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 20:1

All these words - Houbigant supposes, and with great plausibility of reason, that the clause האלה הדברים כל את eth col haddebarim haelleh , "all these words," belong to the latter part of the concluding verse of Exodus 19, which he thinks should be read thus: And Moses went down unto the people, and spake unto them All These Words; i.e., delivered the solemn charge relative to their not attempting to come up to that part of the mountain on which God manifested himself in his glorious... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 20:1

Verse 1 1.And God spoke. I am aware that many agree in reading this verse and the next in connection with each other, and thus making them together the first of the ten commandments. Others taking them separately, consider the affirmation to stand in the place of one entire commandment; but since God neither forbids nor commands anything here, but only comes forth before them in His dignity, to devote the people to Himself, and to claim the authority He deserves, which also He would have... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1

God spake all these words . It has been suggested that Moses derived the Decalogue from Egypt, by summarising the chief points of the Egyptian teaching as to the duty of man. But neither the second, nor the fourth, nor the tenth commandment came within the Egyptian ideas of moral duty; nor was any such compendious form as the Decalogue known in Egypt. Moreover, Egyptian morality was minute and complex, rather than grand and simple. Forty-two kinds of sin were denied by the departed soul... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1

The moral law-Preliminary. The law given from Sinai is the moral law by pre-eminence . The principles which it embodies are of permanent obligation. It is a brief summary of the whole compass of our duty to God and man. It is a law of supreme excellence—"holy, just, and good" ( Romans 7:12 ). God's own character is expressed in it; it bears witness to his unity, spirituality, holiness, sovereignty, mercy, and equity; truth and righteousness are visible in its every precept. Listening... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-2

The Ten Commandments-an introductory reminder. Before the speaker of these commandments proceeded to the utterance of them, it was necessary that he should call special and reverent attention to himself. Not one of the words he was about to say could either be understood or obeyed without a constant reference in thought to him who had delivered and arranged them. He did not bring them before Israel as a far seeing legislator might bring such rules as were best adapted to the limitations... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-2

Utility of a course of teaching on the commandments, that Divine law which can never be destroyed. Let those who object to the preaching of morality remember John Wesley's words: " I find more profit in sermons on either good tempers or good works than in what are vulgarly called 'gospel sermons.'" Consider— I. THE DIVISION AND GROUPING OF THE COMMANDMENTS . 1 . Division . We know that there are ten—the ten words—but how are the ten words made up? The modern... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-17

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-17

The ten commandments collectivety. The ten commandments form a summary of our main duties towards God, and towards man. They stand out from the rest of the Old Testament in a remarkable way. 1 . They were uttered audibly by a voice which thousands heard—a voice which is called that of God himself ( Deuteronomy 5:26 ) and which filled those who heard it with a terrible fear ( Exodus 20:19 ). 2 . They were the only direct utterance ever made by God to man under the Old Covenant. ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 20:1-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 20:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 20:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 20:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 20:1-17

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