The Law of Moses

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[[ko:모세의 율법]]The '''Law of Moses''' refers to the laws given by God [[Jehovah]] to the Israelites at Mount Sinai through [[Moses]]. This Law contains a covenant promising that if the Israelites adhere to it, they will be recognized as God’s people and receive His blessings. In Hebrew, it is called ''Torah'' (תֹּורַה, law).<ref>[https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8451.htm Strong's Hebrew: 8451. תּוֹרָה], ''Bible Hub''</ref>

The '''Law of Moses''' refers to the laws given by God [[Jehovah]] to the Israelites at Mount Sinai through [[Moses]]. This Law contains a covenant promising that if the Israelites adhere to it, they will be recognized as God’s people and receive His blessings. In Hebrew, it is called ''Torah'' (תֹּורַה, law).<ref>[https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8451.htm Strong's Hebrew: 8451. תּוֹרָה], ''Bible Hub''</ref>

The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[~~Book of~~ Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref>

The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref>

The Israelites adhered to the Law of Moses as a fulfillment of their promise to become God’s people, viewing it as both their right and responsibility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19%3A5-8&version=NIV |title=Exodus 19:5–8|quote= }}</ref> Around 586 BC, after the [[Southern Kingdom of Judah|Kingdom of Judah]] was destroyed by [[Babylon]] (Neo-Babylonian Empire), the Jews, living in exile and unable to offer sacrifices in the [[temple]], believed that strictly observing the Law of Moses was the only path to righteousness and salvation. This emphasis on the Law has led to an excessive legalism.<ref>The London Quarterly Review, ''E.C. Barton'', Vol.27, 1867, pg.166</ref> In Judaism, the Law of Moses continues to be upheld as a guiding principle of faith up until today.

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==The Purpose of Establishing the Law of Moses==

===Life and Blessing===

In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>

In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[The Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>

===The Law of Moses Is a Copy and Shadow===

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-[[File:MCC-31231 Mozes toont de wetstafelen (1).tif|thumb|''Moses and the Ten Commandments'' by an ''a''nonymous author in Museum Catharijneconvent, the Netherlands]]
+<!-- interlanguage:start -->[[ko:모세의 율법]]<!-- interlanguage:end -->The '''Law of Moses''' refers to the laws given by God [[Jehovah]] to the Israelites at Mount Sinai through [[Moses]]. This Law contains a covenant promising that if the Israelites adhere to it, they will be recognized as God’s people and receive His blessings. In Hebrew, it is called ''Torah'' (תֹּורַה, law).<ref>[https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8451.htm Strong's Hebrew: 8451. תּוֹרָה], ''Bible Hub''</ref>
-The '''Law of Moses''' refers to the laws given by God [[Jehovah]] to the Israelites at Mount Sinai through [[Moses]]. This Law contains a covenant promising that if the Israelites adhere to it, they will be recognized as God’s people and receive His blessings. In Hebrew, it is called ''Torah'' (תֹּורַה, law).<ref>[https://biblehub.com/hebrew/8451.htm Strong's Hebrew: 8451. תּוֹרָה], ''Bible Hub''</ref>
-The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[Book of Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref>
+The Law of Moses encompasses a broad range of religious and moral regulations established by God for the Israelites, beginning with the [[The Ten Commandments|Ten Commandments]]. It refers to the Pentateuch ([[Genesis]], [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]], [[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]], [[Book of Numbers|Numbers]], and [[Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]), where God’s regulations are recorded, or it refers to the entire [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]] written in Hebrew (some Aramaic).<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Torah Torah,] ''Britannica''</ref>
 The Israelites adhered to the Law of Moses as a fulfillment of their promise to become God’s people, viewing it as both their right and responsibility.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+19%3A5-8&version=NIV |title=Exodus 19:5–8|quote= }}</ref> Around 586 BC, after the [[Southern Kingdom of Judah|Kingdom of Judah]] was destroyed by [[Babylon]] (Neo-Babylonian Empire), the Jews, living in exile and unable to offer sacrifices in the [[temple]], believed that strictly observing the Law of Moses was the only path to righteousness and salvation. This emphasis on the Law has led to an excessive legalism.<ref>The London Quarterly Review, ''E.C. Barton'', Vol.27, 1867, pg.166</ref> In Judaism, the Law of Moses continues to be upheld as a guiding principle of faith up until today.
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 ==The Purpose of Establishing the Law of Moses==
 ===Life and Blessing===
-In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
+In the Old Testament era, God promised blessings to those who faithfully observed the Law of Moses. By adhering to the statutes and decrees written in the Book of the Law, the people received tangible blessings, such as family prosperity, wealth, and longevity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+28%3A1-6&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 28:1–6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+20%3A12&version=NIV |title=Exodus 20:12 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The Law was regarded as the path to life and blessing. However, God warned that death and curses would befall those who violated His law.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+30%3A9-20&version=NIV |title=Deuteronomy 30:9–20|quote= }}</ref> This warning was vividly demonstrated throughout the history of Israel. Whenever the people transgressed [[The Law of God|God’s law]], calamities overtook them, and ultimately, their persistent disobedience led to the downfall of their nation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+8%3A1-4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 8:1–4|quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+44%3A22-23&version=NIV |title=Jeremiah 44:22–23 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
 ===The Law of Moses Is a Copy and Shadow===

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