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16 of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.
- 1- To know there is a G-d- Exodus 20:2
- 2- Do not entertain thoughts of other gods besides Him- Exodus 20:3
- 89- Do not make an idol for yourself- Exodus 20:4
- 87- Do not worship idols in the manner they are worshiped- Exodus 20:5
- 88- Do not worship idols in the four ways we worship G-d- Exodus 20:5
- 284- Do not take G-d's Name in vain- Exodus 20:7
- 162- To sanctify the day with Kiddush and Havdalah- Exodus 20:8
- 159- Do not do prohibited labor on the seventh day- Exodus 20:10
- 223- Respect your father or mother- Exodus 20:12
- 498- Do not kidnap- Exodus 20:15
- 504- Do not murder- Exodus 20:13
- 558- Do not testify falsely- Exodus 20:16
- 501- Do not covet and scheme to acquire another's possession- Exodus 20:17
- 91- Do not make human forms even for decorative purposes- Exodus 20:23
- 12- Do not build the altar with stones hewn by metal- Exodus 20:25
- 13- Do not climb steps to the altar- Exodus 20:26