Definition

Noun: 1. A set of biblical rules: Refers specifically to the ten ethical and religious imperatives that, according to the Hebrew Bible, were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. They form a core foundation of the moral and legal codes in Judaism and Christianity.

Usage

The term "Ten Commandments" is a proper noun, typically capitalized. It is used to refer specifically to this historic, religious set of laws. - It functions as a singular noun when referring to the set as a whole concept. - It is often preceded by the definite article "the".

Examples

• Noun:
  • The central text of the sermon was the Ten Commandments.
  • According to the Book of Exodus, Moses received the Ten Commandments on stone tablets.
  • Many legal systems have been influenced by the principles found in the Ten Commandments.

Advanced Usage

• "the decalogue": This is a formal synonym, often used in academic or theological writing.
  • The professor's lecture focused on the historical interpretation of the Decalogue.

Variants and Related Words

• Commandment (noun): An authoritative command or rule, especially one of the ten biblical rules.
  • "Thou shalt not steal" is one of the commandments.

Synonyms

• The Decalogue (formal)
• The Law of Moses (in a broader context)

Noun

1. the biblical commandments of Moses