
The book of Exodus is the second book of the Torah.
In the Torah, they are called Aseret ha-Dibrot, which really translates as Ten Statements.
www.jewfaq.org/10.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Exodus
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...I'm sure it can be used to legitimise extortion.
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