The Bible Answers Short Questions From Our Readers - Plain Truth Staff - March 1961

Plain Truth Staff

Question: In your recent series of articles on the Ten Commandments, why did you number them differently from the way that I have always been taught? Answer: The Ten Commandments are sometimes misnumbered by men, Some assume the commandment against murder is the fifth commandment, while others recognize it as the sixth commandment. Strangely enough, there were no numerical differences until the fourth century after Christ! - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library