7 Noahide Laws, 10 Mosaic Commandments, and 613 Total Commandments
The seven Noahide laws are transmitted to Noah — in other words, to all humanity. The ten Mosaic laws are transmitted to Moses for Binei Israel — in other words, the Jewish people. The 613 commandments are the totality of commandments given in the Torah, based on rabbinical enumerations from studies of the Torah.
Hebrew | Transliteration | Translation |
|---|---|---|
שבע מצוות בני נח | Sheva Mitzvot B'nei Noach | Seven Laws of the Children of Noah |
עשרת הדיברות | Asheret ha'Dibrot | Ten Commandments |
תרי״ג מצוות | Taryag Mitzvot | 613 Laws |
Summary of the laws
Seven Noahide laws
Do not commit idolatry.
Do not curse G-d.
Do not murder.
Do not commit sexual immorality, including adultery and bestiality.
Do not steal.
Do not eat flesh torn from a living animal.
Establish courts of justice.
Ten Commandments
Accept the existence of one G-d.
Do not commit idolatry.
Do not use G-d's name in vain.
Observe Shabbat.
Respect one's parents.
Do not murder.
Do not commit adultery.
Do not steal or kidnap.
Do not make a false testimony.
Do not covet.
613 Commandments
Includes the above, and more, adding up to a total of 613.