KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not commit adultery.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to be faithful in marriage and not to have sexual relationships outside of their marriage commitment.
📚 Historical Context
This is the seventh of the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai around 1400 BC. In ancient Israel, marriage was considered a sacred covenant, and adultery was not only a personal betrayal but also a serious violation of community standards that could disrupt family lineages and inheritance rights. This commandment established adultery as both a sin against God and a crime punishable under Israelite law.
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