1. The Lord spoke to Moses,
2. “Tell the Israelites: I am the Lord your God.
3. You used to live in Egypt. Don’t live the way the Egyptians do. I am bringing you to Canaan. Don’t live the way the Canaanites do. Never live by their standards.
4. Follow my rules, and live by my standards. I am the Lord your God.
5. Live by my standards, and obey my rules. You will have life through them. I am the Lord.
6. “Never have sexual intercourse with anyone related to you by blood. I am the Lord.
7. “Never have sexual intercourse with your mother. She is your own mother. Never have sexual intercourse with her.
8. Never have sexual intercourse with your stepmother. She is related to you through your father.