Word Forms
These forms come from “commandment” and change to fit the sentence.
- commandmentbase form
- commandmentsplural
commandment
WEB 280 appearances
KJV 348 appearances
A commandment is an official rule or order given by someone with authority. In the Bible, it usually means a law or rule given by God.
Biblical Usage
God gives commandments to show people how to live right and love others. Kings and leaders in the Bible also give commandments to tell people what to do. God expects His people to listen and obey His commandments.
WEB Representative Scriptures
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.John 13:34 (WEB)
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.Mark 12:30 (WEB)
This is the first and great commandment.Matthew 22:38 (WEB)
KJV Representative Scriptures
This is the first and great commandment.Matthew 22:38 (KJV)
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.John 15:12 (KJV)
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.Psalms 19:8 (KJV)