Spanish has verbs in many more "flavors" than does English. Perhaps Hebrew also had more "inflections" than we have conjugations. In any case, the first time I read the commandments in Spanish, my eyes were opened. I only wish I could read the Hebrew, as it may even be better still.
Blessings,

Green Cochoa.

GC, liked your rocks post.

GC, liked your rocks post.

Me too!

The Father and the Son engaged in the mighty, wondrous work they had contemplated, of creating the world. The earth came forth from the hand of the Creator exceedingly beautiful. There were mountains, and hills, and plains; and interspersed among them were rivers and bodies of water. The earth was not one extensive plain, but the monotony of the scenery was broken by hills and mountains, not high and ragged as they now are, but regular and beautiful in shape. The bare, high rocks were never seen upon them, but lay beneath the surface, answering as bones to the earth. The waters were regularly dispersed. The hills, mountains, and very beautiful plains, were adorned with plants and flowers, and tall, majestic trees of every description, which were many times larger, and much more beautiful, than trees now are. The air was pure and healthful, and the earth seemed like a noble palace. Angels beheld and rejoiced at the wonderful and beautiful works of God. {1SP 24.1} [The Spirit of Prophecy Volume One (1870)]

The Father and the Son engaged in the mighty, wondrous work they had contemplated, of creating the world. The earth came forth from the hand of the Creator exceedingly beautiful. There were mountains, and hills, and plains; and interspersed among them were rivers and bodies of water. The earth was not one extensive plain, but the monotony of the scenery was broken by hills and mountains, not high and ragged as they now are, but regular and beautiful in shape. The bare, high rocks were never seen upon them, but lay beneath the surface, answering as bones to the earth. The waters were regularly dispersed. The hills, mountains, and very beautiful plains, were adorned with plants and flowers, and tall, majestic trees of every description, which were many times larger, and much more beautiful, than trees now are. The air was pure and healthful, and the earth seemed like a noble palace. Angels beheld and rejoiced at the wonderful and beautiful works of God. {1SP 24.1} [The Spirit of Prophecy Volume One (1870)]

Our bodies would be useless without bones. The earth's crust would offer no support without rocks. The law is what supports us.

Yet the law is not a focal point of beauty. The beauty is in the love. Both work together. They are one in purpose. Just as our body organs all work together, and join in purpose. But we are not attracted by a view of the inner organs and bones. We are attracted by the outward appearance.

God's law is part of the inward. God's love, mercy, patience, joy, etc. are more attractive parts on the outward.

Elle, if you liked that, you should check out "The Everlasting Covenant" by E. J. Waggoner. It's filled with insights like this. Also "The Gospel in Creation." (same author)

Regarding "shalt nots," the Sabbath commandment is a "shall."

Going back to what GC pointed out, "The Ten Commandments, Thou shalt, and Thou shalt not, are ten promises...(FILB 86)".