Lisa Loveless
THL 105
February 24, 2017
Comparison between the Ten Commandments in Exodus verses Deuteronomy
The commandments are set forth in both versions by God as a covenant to those who choose to worship and love Him. If they obeyed the rules, the followers would have God’s blessing and protection. If they broke them, they would be subjected to God’s punishment. Although the commandments in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 20 are virtually identical, there are a few differences. Many of the commandments are word for word the same. If the text is not exactly the same, there may be an addition of a word or a transposition of terms.
The main difference I found was the Exodus 20 is God, himself, speaking the commandments. The Deuteronomy
THL 105
February 24, 2017
Comparison between the Ten Commandments in Exodus verses Deuteronomy
The commandments are set forth in both versions by God as a covenant to those who choose to worship and love Him. If they obeyed the rules, the followers would have God’s blessing and protection. If they broke them, they would be subjected to God’s punishment. Although the commandments in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 20 are virtually identical, there are a few differences. Many of the commandments are word for word the same. If the text is not exactly the same, there may be an addition of a word or a transposition of terms.
The main difference I found was the Exodus 20 is God, himself, speaking the commandments. The Deuteronomy