Deu 5:21 | TNotes | STEP | 5:21 covet: This commandment differs from the others because it pertains to a desire rather than to an act. An evil desire is no less offensive to God than an evil deed (see Matt 5:27-28 ).

bMatt 5:27-28►

‏ Deuteronomy 5:21

5:21 ^a covet: This commandment differs from the others because it pertains to a desire rather than to an act. An evil desire is no less offensive to God than an evil deed (see Matt 5:27-28 ^b).