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June 1510th Commandment: Do Not Desire Your Neighbor’s Possessions
The 10 Commandments E13 — We’ve arrived at the 10th and final commandment, which feels very different from all the ones that came before it: “Do not desire … anything that belongs to your neighbor.” While most translations use the word “covet,” we simply find khamad, which is the general Hebrew word for desire. All the other commandments involve observable actions, but desire is entirely internal. So why does God warn us about desiring things that belong to our neighbor? In this episode, Jon and Tim finish the 10 Commandments by showing how this command works as an undercurrent beneath all the others.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
The Meaning of “Desire” (0:00-21:13)

How the Hebrew Bible Talks About Desire (21:13-37:21)

What All Our Desires Point To (37:21-59:30)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Find the 10 Commandments full collection of resources here.

“The Twofold Center of Christian Ethics: Christian Freedom and God's Commandments” by Reinhard Hütter (essay in The Promise of Lutheran Ethics, edited by Karen L. Bloomquist and John R. Stumme)

The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Morning Light feat. Oly.Lo” by Lofi Sunday

“Hilltops feat. JK Beatbrook” by Lofi Sunday

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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1 hr
June 089th Commandment: Do Not Bear False Witness
The 10 Commandments E12 — The common summary of the 9th Commandment is “Do not lie,” a generic prohibition against all kinds of fibs. But the commandment actually reads “Do not bear false witness,” drawing attention to a very specific kind of lying in a communal, legal setting. Many of the other commandments are more general. So why does the 9th Commandment zoom in on truth telling in public, legal settings? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the 9th Commandment, discovering its underlying value of upholding truth and justice in defense of the most vulnerable in society.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Meanings of “Bearing Witness” and “False” (0:00-23:51)

Case Studies in the 42 Commands (23:51-38:07)

The Value Beneath the Command (38:07-49:02)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Church Pews feat. Oly.Lo & wisdm” by Lofi Sunday

“Yo” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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50 min
June 018th Commandment: Do Not Steal
The 10 Commandments E11 — The 8th Commandment, “Do not steal,” seems straightforward enough. But why does God forbid theft in ancient Israel? What harm can come to a community where people’s property is always vulnerable? And what lies beneath the surface of our desire to take from our neighbor what doesn’t belong to us? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the eighth command, discovering its deeper invitations to contentment, generosity, and stewardship.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Consequences for Stealing in Ancient Israel (0:00-15:22)

The Belief Beneath Stealing (15:22-28:38)

Stewarding Our Neighbor’s Stuff (28:38-45:27)

Concluding Thoughts (45:27-52:49)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Chillbop” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & the Boys

“Old Record” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Warm Hugs” by Lofi Sunday feat. Cassidy Godwin

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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53 min
May 257th Commandment: Do Not Commit Adultery
The 10 Commandments E10 — The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so important in the Bible? The biblical authors consider marriage to be a great mystery that points to something cosmic: God’s faithful commitment to humanity. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the meaning of marriage in the Bible, and how its deeper values are relevant to both married and unmarried people.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Defining Adultery and Reflecting on its Penalty (0:00-15:00)

Israel’s Unique Prohibitions Against Adultery (15:00-25:08)

Genesis 1-2’s Meditations on Man and Woman as One (25:08-42:42)

Marriage as a Reflection of God’s Covenant with His People (42:42-53:54)

Recap and Sacrificial Love as the Highest Value (53:54-1:07:04)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes

“Grace – therefore, Holy” - sermon by Timothy Keller

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Purple Clouds” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Faithful” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis TéJion

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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1 hr 8 min
May 186th Commandment: Do Not Kill
The 10 Commandments E9 — We’re now entering the second half of the 10 Commandments, where God guides Israel in how to relate to one another. The 6th Commandment is often translated “Do not murder.” However, the Hebrew word translated as "murder" can also be translated as "kill," which refers to both the premeditated and the unintentional taking of human life. So is this command saying not to kill at all? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the sixth command, highlighting the Bible’s ideal of valuing and protecting all life, even as things get increasingly complicated outside of Eden.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
The 6th Commandment and the Broad Meaning of Ratsakh (0:00-25:52)
The Cosmic Value of Life (25:52-36:29)
Accountability for Taking Life (36:29-1:00:32)
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode's official transcript.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.
The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller
Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Pure Joy ft. John Lee” by Lofi Sunday
“Gentle Lamb” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis
BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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1 hr 1 min
May 115th Commandment: Honor Your Father and Mother
The 10 Commandments E8 — The first four commandments focus on relating to God, and the last five focus on relating to other humans. Right in the middle, we find the 5th Commandment, which acts like a hinge between these two sections: “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged in the land which Yahweh your Elohim gives you.” It’s the only commandment that comes with a promise and invokes both humans and God. So what is this special connection between parents and God? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at this unique command, exploring what it meant for ancient Israel and how followers of Jesus can practice it today.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Recap and Setup for the Fifth Command (0:00-8:33)

The Unique Role of Parents Compared to Yahweh (8:33-21:26)

The Meaning of “Honor” (21:26-39:45)

An Expansive View of Honoring the Elderly (39:45-56:58)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

The Gospel of Matthew (New International Commentary on the New Testament) by R. T. France

The Firstborn: The Last Will Be First podcast series

The Last Will Be First video

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Forever Yours ft. Cassidy Godwin” by Lofi Sunday

“Eden Dreaming ft. sxxnt” by Lofi Sunday

“Sunrise ft. Jk Beatbook” by Lofi Sunday

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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57 min
May 044th Commandment: Remember the Sabbath
The 10 Commandments E7 — In the 4th Commandment, Yahweh tells Israel to remember the Sabbath and do no work, just as Yahweh does after creating the skies and the land. What’s going on here? What did this commandment mean to ancient Israel, and what should it mean to Jesus’ followers? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the fourth command’s connections to the seven-day creation narrative and Israel’s liberation from Egyptian slavery, as well as its role in ancient Israel and the modern world.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Israel’s Unique Covenant Partnership (0:00-9:12)

The Cosmic, Creation Version of the Command in Exodus 20 (9:12-28:25)

The Civil, Social Version of the Command in Deuteronomy 5 (28:25-39:55)

Sabbath in the Early Jesus Movement and Today (39:55-52:43)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

“Seventh-Day Rest - Sabbath” podcast series

“Sabbath” video

Created Equal: How the Bible Broke with Ancient Political Thought by Joshua A. Berman

Sabbath and Jubilee by Richard H. Lowery

From Sabbath to Lord's Day: A Biblical, Historical and Theological Investigation, edited by D.A. Carson.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“I See You” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla

“Cruise” by Lofi Sunday feat. Just Derrick

“Break Bread” by Lofi Sunday feat. Oly.Lo

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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53 min
April 273rd Commandment: Do Not Carry the Name in Vain
The 10 Commandments E6 — Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?” In the Bible, it turns out a lot, actually. The creator God Yahweh is the source of all life and good, so his name is the greatest name. But surprisingly, he attaches his name to Israel, a lowly nation of former slaves, and enters into a covenant with them. The covenant starts with a list of 10 commandments, or 10 words, and following these commandments will lead Israel to life and flourishing. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the 3rd Commandment, which is all about how Israel will carry Yahweh’s name, or represent him to one another and the surrounding nations.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
What’s in a Name? (0:00-16:40)

Carrying, Bearing, and Representing (16:40-35:10)

What Does “in Vain” Mean? (35:10-48:42)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Bearing YHWH’s Name at Sinai: A Reexamination of the Name Command of the Decalogue by Carmen Joy Imes

Listen to our podcast conversation with Dr. Carmen Imes on this same topic: “Taking God’s Name in Vain?”

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Planted By The River” by Lofi Sunday feat. Jk Beatbook

“New Mercies” by Lofi Sunday feat. PAINT WITH SOUND

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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49 min
April 202nd Commandment: No Idols
The 10 Commandments E5 — In the ancient world, gods (or elohim in Hebrew) were associated with transcendent forces of nature, and humans created statues (mostly of animals) to represent these forces, known as idols. But in Exodus 20:4-6, Yahweh forbids Israel from making idols of himself or any other spiritual being. Why? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the 2nd Commandment to discover how idols diminish the identity of both God and humans.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Recap and Setup for the 2nd Commandment (0:00-14:43)

Biblical Words for Idols (14:43-29:25)

Ancient Idols Represented as Animals (29:25-39:57)

Why Are Idols Prohibited? (39:57-51:57)

Be the Image (51:57-1:05:26)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

For more on what it means for humans to be God’s image, check out our “Image of God” video and podcast series.

For conversations addressing generational consequences for sin from Exodus 20:5-6, check out our “Character of God” podcast series.

The JPS Torah Commentary: Exodus by Nahum M. Sarna

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Picnic” by Lofi Sunday feat. dannyfreeman

“Answered Prayers” by Lofi Sunday feat. PAINT WITH SOUND

“Silver N Gold” by Lofi Sunday feat. Yoni Charis

“Know My Name” by Lofi Sunday feat. Opto Music

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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1 hr 6 min
April 131st Commandment: No Other Gods
The 10 Commandments E4 — Before Yahweh gives the 10 Commandments to Israel, he reminds them that he is the God who liberated them from slavery and is entering into a covenant with them. So how does this connect with the first commandment, “You will have no other gods before me”? And what does that even mean? In this episode, Jon and Tim walk through the 1st Commandment, exploring how a command about ultimate allegiance can keep the newly liberated people of Israel (and us) free.
FULL SHOW NOTES
For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.
CHAPTERS
Recap and the Scene When God Gives the 10 Commandments (0:00-12:38)

“Before My Face” (12:38-24:09)

The Meaning of “No Other Elohim” (24:09-33:11)

Allegiance That Leads to Life (33:11-41:21)
OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
View this episode’s official transcript.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION
View our full translation of the 10 Commandments.
REFERENCED RESOURCES
Find the related animated video for this episode here.

Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books.
SHOW MUSIC
“Coffee Crash” by Lofi Sunday feat. Me & The Boys

“Stillness” by Lofi Sunday feat. dannyfreeman

“Faith (Mustard Seed)” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis Téjion

BibleProject theme song by TENTS
SHOW CREDITS
Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
42 min

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The creators of BibleProject have in-depth conversations about the Bible and theology. A companion podcast to BibleProject videos found at bibleproject.com