The Ten Commandments: Side-by-Side Tradition Numbering

Comparative Analysis of Jewish (Talmudic), Catholic/Lutheran (Augustinian), and Protestant/Reformed/Orthodox (Philonic) Encodings

Side-by-side comparative table showing how the Decalogue (Ten Words) of Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 is numbered across Jewish, Roman Catholic/Lutheran (Augustinian), and Protestant/Reformed/Orthodox traditions.

Key Scripture Passages:

EXO.20:1 DEU.5:6

The Ten Commandments: Side-by-Side Tradition Numbering

Tradition & Hermeneutical Framework

Inter-Confessional / Academic

Bible Graph visual studies explicitly document multi-branch confessional and textual representation to prevent sectarian blindspots.

Roman Catholic 25% Lutheran 25% Reformed/Presbyterian 25% Second Temple Jewish 25%

Source Lean Profile: Inter-Confessional/Academic (Modern)

5-Tier Epistemic Validity Breakdown

Direct Archaeological Attestation 95%

Scriptural Basis / Literal Text

Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21 contain the foundational moral code of the Sinaitic covenant.

Biblical & External Corroboration

Referred to throughout Scripture as the 'Ten Words' (Aseret ha-D'varim; Exo 34:28; Deut 4:13).

Scholarly Debate & Textual Nuance

Text itself contains ~14 imperative statements; tradition divergence occurs in splitting or combining idolatry vs coveting.

Author Perspective & Theological Framing

Divine revelation establishing holiness, justice, and social responsibility under Yahweh's kingship.

Tradition & Hermeneutical Framework

5-Tier Epistemic Validity Breakdown

Connected Biblical People, Places & Eras

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