What does Law mean Biblically?
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Stumpmaster
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Thanks for your reply not sure how that answers my question? Sorry if I am missing something
Stumpmaster
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What Scripture can you supply with the word law in it, because as the page of Wkpd shows, there are a variety of useages
Stumpmaster
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Strongs H8451
תֹּרָה תּוֹרָה
tôrâh tôrâh
to-raw', to-raw'
From H3384; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch: - law.
Total KJV occurrences: 219
Num 15:15-16 One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourns with you, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as you are, so shall the stranger be before the LORD. (16) One law and one manner shall be for you, and for the stranger that sojourns with you.
The law in these verses is the Mosaic Law. as given to Moses by God.
Law of Moses - Wikipedia
The content of the Law is spread among the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, and then reiterated and added to in Deuteronomy. This includes:
- The Ten Commandments
- Moral laws – on murder, theft, honesty, adultery, etc.
- Social laws – on property, inheritance, marriage and divorce.
- Food laws – on what is clean and unclean, on cooking and storing food.
- Purity laws – on menstruation, seminal emissions, skin disease and mildew, etc.
- Feasts – the Day of Atonement, Passover, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of Weeks etc.
- Sacrifices and offerings – the sin offering, burnt offering, whole offering, heave offering, Passover sacrifice, meal offering, wave offering, peace offering, drink offering, thank offering, dough offering, incense offering, red heifer, scapegoat, first fruits, etc.
- Instructions for the priesthood and the high priest, including tithes.
- Instructions regarding the Tabernacle, and which were later applied to the Temple in Jerusalem, including those concerning the Holy of Holies containing the Ark of the Covenant (in which were the tablets of the law, Aaron's rod, the manna). Instructions and for the construction of various altars.
- Forward looking instructions for time when Israel would demand a king.
Brakelite
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What does Law mean Biblically?
^OP
A command a person agrees to comply with.
A consequence to a person who has agreed to comply with a Law and then does or does not comply with Law.
Glory to God,
Taken
^OP
A command a person agrees to comply with.
A consequence to a person who has agreed to comply with a Law and then does or does not comply with Law.
Glory to God,
Taken
Robert Gwin
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Synonym would be commandment, rule, code, constitution, mandate, requirement, statute, even covenant. Hope that helps old one.
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Davy
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Yeah, first five Books of The Old Testament.
But there's still a difference. God's laws in those Books also contain ordinances which Jesus nailed to His cross (Colossians 2:14). Those were mainly the blood ordinances, and religious ritual, water washings, etc. There's still many laws given through Moses that are still on the books in western society today. Many of these type laws are for this present world only, like those dealing with flesh living. But as for God's structure for society, judgments, etc., all that will still stand in Christ's future "thousand years" reign at His return.
Then there's a part of God's laws which are eternal, and were before this present world. Those are especially what the 10 Commandments are about, the first 5 being about our relationship with God, and the last 5 being about our relationship with each other.
The 19th century scholar E.W. Bulllinger did research on the ancient zodiac and discovered the constellations and signs were not originally named what they are now. The zodiac original meaning is connected with God's Word. Over time in this world, the pagans corrupted those names and meanings. This book is called The Witness Of The Stars. (The witness of the stars : Bullinger, E. W. (Ethelbert William), 1837-1913 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive). God's Word was originally written in the stars before it was written down on paper is what Bullinger revealed.
But there's still a difference. God's laws in those Books also contain ordinances which Jesus nailed to His cross (Colossians 2:14). Those were mainly the blood ordinances, and religious ritual, water washings, etc. There's still many laws given through Moses that are still on the books in western society today. Many of these type laws are for this present world only, like those dealing with flesh living. But as for God's structure for society, judgments, etc., all that will still stand in Christ's future "thousand years" reign at His return.
Then there's a part of God's laws which are eternal, and were before this present world. Those are especially what the 10 Commandments are about, the first 5 being about our relationship with God, and the last 5 being about our relationship with each other.
The 19th century scholar E.W. Bulllinger did research on the ancient zodiac and discovered the constellations and signs were not originally named what they are now. The zodiac original meaning is connected with God's Word. Over time in this world, the pagans corrupted those names and meanings. This book is called The Witness Of The Stars. (The witness of the stars : Bullinger, E. W. (Ethelbert William), 1837-1913 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive). God's Word was originally written in the stars before it was written down on paper is what Bullinger revealed.
Interesting maybe a different look at Colossians 2:14 is needed as depending on what version you are reading depends on how it is read. My understanding is that what was nailed to the cross was the charges/penalties or debt against us was nailed not the law itself. Like the speeding ticket was paid, that does not mean the law of not speeding is then never enforced.
Another point is who gets to decide which one's are relevant for today, which one's are no longer required, which one's are eternal? By what authority do they get to choose? This is the problem when we rely on what people think about the Law, we start to have our own standards. The standard is already there ie the Law or as someone posted above the Torah as a meaning. This is the Hebrew word for Law. Torah means the teachings and instructions of God. A different view of our English word LAW as in our culture LAW often has negative connotations attached with it. Law has a sense of being restricted in our culture and being restrained.
But the Hebrew word Torah has a much more guidance view, with a teaching/instruction aspect to it.
When Matt 5:17 is read in this light, Jesus Himself says I have not come to abolish the LAW (teachings and instructions of God). Also before I get a barrage of responses please study the word fulfilled which is at the end of this same verse.
Blessings
Davy
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In Christ Jesus, we no longer need to go through a Levitical priesthood to The Father. We go through Christ Jesus our Mediator for us, as written. That's a huge change from the Old Testament.
We have no further need of animal sacrifice, Jesus became the Perfect Sacrifice for us for one and all time. That's a huge change, because the old covenant required literal sacrifices, morning and evening.
We are no longer held to ritualistic style worship that the old covenant required, nor required to keep the old feast days, sabbaths, etc., that were part of the old covenant.
Even tithing... which required that everyone give 1/10th is no longer a requirement per the New Covenant, only that we give now according to our heart under Christ (which might even be more than 1/10th if we feel we want to do it.)
I could keep going on and on and on... with the things in the old covenant that Lord Jesus nailed to His cross.
Yes the animal sacrifices are finished in Jesus He is the final sacrifice. You are missing so many other points, Malachi 3:6 God Himself says He never changes, Heb 13:8 Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever, that was written 2,000 yrs ago. You need to be able to reconcile these my friend. Sabbaths were never stopped after the resurrection, as we know Paul and the other apostles observed Sabbaths and the feast.
You also fail to understand prophecy Zech 14:16-21 this has not happened yet as it clearly teaches about observing the Feast of Tabernacles are those from among the nations and it even mentions sacrifices. Hmmm. SO what you are saying Jesus and His disciples observed all the feasts and Sabbaths then He died so they don't do it anymore than Jesus returns and they do them again? Doesn't line up with the God I serve who says more than twice He doesn't change.
There was more than 1 tithe of 10% in the Bible there were several tithes. Church doctrine of man being revealed here.
Also, I will play along with your false doctrines of men. If we don't have to do anymore of the laws as you call them well I can go and murder, steal, commit adultery, worship pagan idols and gods. Your theology has so many holes in it and so narrowed minded you can look through a keyhole with both eyes. You need to be able to reconcile all the points made with your doctrine.
Also Peter many years after the resurrection of Messiah had the vision of the animals on the sheet, which many were unclean and the voice said rise Peter kill and eat, Peter responds not so my Lord nothing unclean has passed my lips. Hmmm so Peter still only ate the clean foods laid out in Lev 11. By the way this whole passage has nothing to do with food if one reads to the end of the passage they will find that God is teaching Peter that it is to do with people and that He accepts everyone who receives Him as their God.
Friend put aside all these doctrines of men that have been peddled among most denominations.
God does not change He says over and over and over again that His laws (Torah), statutes, ordinances and judgements are forever.
I know its tough I was confronted with this and I thought the same as you many years ago the doctrines of churches are mostly off, thanks to the early church fathers. Don't just read your bible study it pull words and phrases apart, break them down back to the original languages, it will change your life and relationship with God.
Shalom (peace) to you
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There is no single usage of the word LAW in the Bible: theres the law of Moses, there’s the law of love, there’s the law of faith, and the law of Christ found in it.
I can guarantee you though, that whenever the apostle Paul uses the terms the law, works, works of the law, and works of righteousness, he is always talking about the works of the law of Moses, as the context shows, in every instance of his usage of those terms.
It has several meanings depending on the context. Then you have just the word "law" or "the Law". To determine the biblical meaning check out the lexicons and the concordances.
well said, the law is a covenant or an agreement in any nation. how those agreements are put in to place can be different (such as in righteous method, or in corruption) but once in place its the agreement of a people and its government.
biblically the Lord their God was Israel's sovereign (and still is), and therefore the Torah was an agreement between a nation of people and their sovereign, which by the way is still in effect.
The US Law was fashioned very closely with Biblical Principles...WAS by "Statesment"...CORRUPTED by "Poli-tics" (one of many blood sucking creatures)
Scripture has a caveat, when the governing powers are polluted...
Acts 5:
[29] Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
The Federalist Papers (USED to properly interpret the US Constution...) USED TO...now it whoever feels like it.
But there is a caveat there as well...
A law that is not Constitutional, is no law at all. (And there are thousands of pages of UnConstitutional Laws, that can only be repealed by the very Law makers who enacted those laws to begin with)...
The Law makers...CONGRESS.
Know what a group of Baboons is called?
A Congress! LOL
Iconoclast
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Christian's are under law to Christ.
The 10 Commandments as unto the Lord.
Law is loves eyes.rom13:8-10
The 10 Commandments as unto the Lord.
Law is loves eyes.rom13:8-10
it seems you've mistaken this for a discussion on, or pathetic opinions on U.S. government. there is a section on this site for political discussions. this ain't it
You brought up nations laws. I made a comment. Added some facts. Don't care if you thinks facts are pathetic.
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