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commandments

Meaning of “commandments”

Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.

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171 occurrences168 verses33 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 26:5

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John 14:15
¶ If ye love me, keep my commandments.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 14:15 · retained source text

¶ If ye loue me, keepe my commandements.

John 14:21
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 14:21 · retained source text

He that hath my commandements, and keepeth them, hee it is that loueth me: and he that loueth me shall be loued of my Father, and I will loue him, and will manifest my selfe to him.

John 15:10
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 15:10 · retained source text

If ye keepe my Commandements, ye shal abide in my loue, euen as I haue kept my Fathers Commandements, and abide in his loue.

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Psalms 111:7

The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

Psalms 119:151

Thou art near, O Lord; and all thy commandments are truth.

Psalms 119:172

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Psalms 119:86

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

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