God then communicated the 10 commandments. Israel had many other laws, but these are the most well-known as the cornerstone of Hebrew law. First of all the people were to have no other gods and serve exclusively the Lord. Secondly they were not to engage in any form of idolatry. Thirdly they should never use the name of the Lord in vain. Fourthly they were to rest on the sabbath which was the 7th day of the week. Fifthly they were to honour their father and mother. Sixthly they were not to commit murder. Seventhly they were not to commit adultery. Eighthly they were not to steal. Ninthly they were not to give false testimony and tenthly they were not to covet the possessions of others. As the law was given the pyrotechnics of God's presence on the mountain terrified the people, but Moses calmed them telling them not to be afraid. God then re-emphasized his abhorrence of idols and said that when they made altars they should either be made of earth or unhewn rocks.
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