Decalogue

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The Ten Commandments (literally, "ten words") given by God to Moses on Sinai. In order to be faithful to the teaching of Jesus, the Decalogue must be interpreted in the light of the great commandment of love of God and neighbor (2055, 2056). See Commandment

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§2055

When someone asks him, "Which commandment in the Law is the greatest?" 8 Jesus replies: "You

§2056

The word "Decalogue" means literally "ten words." 11 God revealed these "ten words" to his people

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