Ma HaHevdel? -- The top 10: Kedoshim vs. the 10 Commandments
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Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:2-15) |
10 Commandments (Exodus 1-14) |
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1. Be Kadosh for I am HaShem, your God. |
1. I am HaShem your God, who took you out of Egypt/slavery |
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2. Honor (fear) mother and father. |
2. Idols/other gods, don't worship |
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3. Keep (שמור) Shabbat |
3. Don't take name of God in vain. |
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4. Idols, don't worship |
4. Remember (זכור) Shabbat |
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5. Sacrificial meat, eat only at proper time |
5. Honor father and mother |
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6. Limit use of land (פאה ולקט), so poor (and גר) may eat |
6. Don't murder |
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7. Don't steal, lie or take the name of God in vain |
7. Don't commit adultery |
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8. Don't withhold wages or debts from your neighbor |
8. Don't steal |
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9. Don't insult deaf or put stumbling block before the blind |
9. Don't bear false witness |
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10. Judge fairly |
10. Don't covet |
Differences to look for: