This section contains the main part of the covenant document. It explains the stipulations, or required commands. These commands show how Israel was to live as God’s covenant people.
The first part (5:1–11:32) presents the major stipulations. These focus especially on the first two commandments (5:7–10). These commandments teach Israel to worship the Lord alone and to avoid idols.
The rest of the section contains more specific instructions. These minor stipulations explain in detail how the major commandments should guide daily life.