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Eight Old Testament Words for “Law”

TORAH Meaning: Direction, Guidance, Instruction Examples: Exodus 24:12 Significance: Emphasizes the need for law, a command from a higher authority to a lower one. MITSWAH Meaning: Commandment, Command Examples: Genesis 26:5 Significance: Specific instructions from God to be obeyed, especially used for the Ten Commandments. MISHPAT Meaning: Regulations, Judgment, Ordinance Examples: Exodus 15:26, Exodus 20:2-17… Continue reading
