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Connecting Statement
God continues speaking to Moses.
Do not make idols
This is a command from God to all of the Israelites.
do not worship them
This is a command from God to all of the Israelites.
because
The connecting word because indicates the reason the Israelites were not to make idols or worship them (unlike other deities who did not care if people worshiped many other gods too, Yahweh was jealous of their worship). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result)
Do not use my name in a disrespectful way
This is a command from God to all of the Israelites. This could be translated as: “Do not talk about me in a way that does not show respect and honor” or “Talk about me in a way that gives me proper respect and honor.”
Be sure to keep the Sabbath day holy
This is a command from God to all of the Israelites.
do all your work in six days
This is a command from God to all of the Israelites.
the seventh day
To translate this, it is best to use the number (seventh) rather than give the name of a specific day of the week.
to remember me
This could be translated as: “to keep me in mind” or “to honor me.”