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<!-- 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>  
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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.  
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.