Character Quote by Noah Webster
“The Moral Law is summarily contained in the Decalogue or Ten Commandments; written by the finger of God on two tablets of stone, and delivered to Moses on Mount Sinai.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bible, Exodus, 1440–1400 BCE
The Ten Commandments encapsulate moral law, presented as divine instructions on stone tablets given to Moses.
In simple terms: Moral law is summed up in the Ten Commandments.
Follow the core moral principles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious education
- personal ethics
- community standards
- legal foundations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you apply these commandments today?
- What challenges arise in modern contexts?
Interpretations vary across cultures and denominations.