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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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Matthew 5:19
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Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 5:19 · retained source text

Whosoeuer therfore shall breake one of these least commaundements, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdome of heauen: but whosoeuer shall doe, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdome of heauen.

1611 marginal noteIames 2.10.

Matthew 15:9
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But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
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1611 witness · Matthew 15:9 · retained source text

But in vaine they do worship me, teaching for doctrines, the commandements of men.

Matthew 19:17
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And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
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1611 witness · Matthew 19:17 · retained source text

And he said vnto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandements.

Complete reference index — all 168 verses
Genesis 26:5Exodus 15:26Exodus 16:28Exodus 20:6Exodus 24:12Exodus 34:28Leviticus 4:2Leviticus 4:13Leviticus 4:22Leviticus 4:27Leviticus 5:17Leviticus 22:31Leviticus 26:3Leviticus 26:14Leviticus 26:15Leviticus 27:34Numbers 15:22Numbers 15:39Numbers 15:40Numbers 36:13Deuteronomy 4:2Deuteronomy 4:13Deuteronomy 4:40Deuteronomy 5:10Deuteronomy 5:29Deuteronomy 5:31Deuteronomy 6:1Deuteronomy 6:2Deuteronomy 6:17Deuteronomy 6:25Deuteronomy 7:9Deuteronomy 7:11Deuteronomy 8:1Deuteronomy 8:2Deuteronomy 8:6Deuteronomy 8:11Deuteronomy 10:4Deuteronomy 10:13Deuteronomy 11:1Deuteronomy 11:8Deuteronomy 11:13Deuteronomy 11:22Deuteronomy 11:27Deuteronomy 11:28Deuteronomy 13:4Deuteronomy 13:18Deuteronomy 15:5Deuteronomy 19:9Deuteronomy 26:13Deuteronomy 26:17Deuteronomy 26:18Deuteronomy 27:1Deuteronomy 27:10Deuteronomy 28:1Deuteronomy 28:9Deuteronomy 28:13Deuteronomy 28:15Deuteronomy 28:45Deuteronomy 30:8Deuteronomy 30:10Deuteronomy 30:16Deuteronomy 31:5Joshua 22:5Judges 2:17Judges 3:41 Samuel 15:111 Kings 2:31 Kings 3:141 Kings 6:121 Kings 8:581 Kings 8:611 Kings 9:61 Kings 11:341 Kings 11:381 Kings 14:81 Kings 18:182 Kings 17:132 Kings 17:162 Kings 17:192 Kings 18:62 Kings 23:31 Chronicles 28:71 Chronicles 28:81 Chronicles 29:192 Chronicles 7:192 Chronicles 17:42 Chronicles 24:202 Chronicles 31:212 Chronicles 34:31Ezra 7:11Ezra 9:10Ezra 9:14Nehemiah 1:5Nehemiah 1:7Nehemiah 1:9Nehemiah 9:13Nehemiah 9:16Nehemiah 9:29Nehemiah 9:34Nehemiah 10:29Psalms 78:7Psalms 89:31Psalms 103:18Psalms 103:20Psalms 111:7Psalms 111:10Psalms 112:1Psalms 119:6Psalms 119:10Psalms 119:19Psalms 119:21Psalms 119:32Psalms 119:35Psalms 119:47Psalms 119:48Psalms 119:60Psalms 119:66Psalms 119:73Psalms 119:86Psalms 119:98Psalms 119:115Psalms 119:127Psalms 119:131Psalms 119:143Psalms 119:151Psalms 119:166Psalms 119:172Psalms 119:176Proverbs 2:1Proverbs 3:1Proverbs 4:4Proverbs 7:1Proverbs 7:2Proverbs 10:8Ecclesiastes 12:13Isaiah 48:18Daniel 9:4Amos 2:4Matthew 5:19Matthew 15:9Matthew 19:17Matthew 22:40Mark 7:7Mark 10:19Mark 12:29Luke 1:6Luke 18:20John 14:15John 14:21John 15:10Acts 1:21 Corinthians 7:191 Corinthians 14:37Ephesians 2:15Colossians 2:22Colossians 4:101 Thessalonians 4:2Titus 1:141 John 2:31 John 2:41 John 3:221 John 3:241 John 5:21 John 5:32 John 1:6Revelation 12:17Revelation 14:12Revelation 22:14

Where “commandments” appears

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Genesis1 occurrence
1 verseExodus5 occurrences
5 versesLeviticus10 occurrences
10 versesNumbers4 occurrences
4 versesDeuteronomy43 occurrences
42 versesJoshua1 occurrence
1 verseJudges2 occurrences
2 verses1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse1 Kings10 occurrences
10 verses2 Kings5 occurrences
5 verses1 Chronicles3 occurrences
3 verses2 Chronicles5 occurrences
5 versesEzra3 occurrences
3 versesNehemiah8 occurrences
8 versesPsalms28 occurrences
28 versesProverbs6 occurrences
6 versesEcclesiastes1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah1 occurrence
1 verseDaniel1 occurrence
1 verseAmos1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew4 occurrences
4 versesMark3 occurrences
3 versesLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn4 occurrences
3 versesActs1 occurrence
1 verse1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 versesEphesians1 occurrence
1 verseColossians2 occurrences
2 verses1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verseTitus1 occurrence
1 verse1 John7 occurrences
6 verses2 John1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation3 occurrences
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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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