Deuteronomy 5:18

18 “You shall not commit adultery.

Deuteronomy 5:18 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
18 Neither shalt thou commit adultery.
English Standard Version (ESV)
18 "'And you shall not commit adultery.
New Living Translation (NLT)
18 “You must not commit adultery.
American Standard Version (ASV)
18 Neither shalt thou commit adultery.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
18 "Never commit adultery.

Deuteronomy 5:18 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 5:18

(See Gill on Deuteronomy 5:17).

Deuteronomy 5:18 In-Context

16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
17 “You shall not murder.
18 “You shall not commit adultery.
19 “You shall not steal.
20 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 20:10; Matthew 5:27-30; Matthew 19:18*; Mark 10:19*; Luke 18:20*; Romans 13:9*; James 2:11*
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