Exodus 20:2-3 | Verse of the Day
2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
3 “You shall have no other gods before me.
Exodus 20:2-3
The passage states:
2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
3 You shall have no other gods before me.
In these verses, God is speaking directly to the Israelites, reminding them that He is their God who rescued them from slavery in Egypt. He emphasizes His authority and His relationship with them as their deliverer.
The second verse serves as an introduction and establishes God’s identity and His role as the one who liberated the people from their oppressive conditions. It acknowledges the power and faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promise of deliverance.
The third verse is the first commandment of the Ten Commandments. It declares that the Israelites are to have no other gods before the Lord. This commandment prohibits the worship of any other deity or the placing of any other entity above God. It emphasizes monotheism, the belief in and worship of only one God.
This passage highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring God as the primary and sole object of worship. It sets the foundation for the subsequent commandments that establish guidelines for a righteous and faithful relationship with God and with others.