Do you Love the Torah?
Do you know what the Proverbs says about the law?
Do you know what the Proverbs says about the law?
Solomon wrote the majority of the Proverbs and he;
before he walked in a way that was wrong was considered to be one of the wisest
men. 1 Kings 4:29;34 says:
"And
God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and
largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore...And men of all nations, from all
the kings of the earth who had heart of his wisdom, came to heart the wisdom of
Solomon."
largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore...And men of all nations, from all
the kings of the earth who had heart of his wisdom, came to heart the wisdom of
Solomon."
There are only thirteen (13) passages in the Proverbs
that specifically mention the law. I would like to point out that the term
Torah is grammatically feminine. I say this because wisdom is referred to as a
"she" in the Proverbs.
156. Turn to (Proverbs 1:8)
"My
sonH1121, hear the instructionH4148 of your father, and
do not forsakeH5203 the
lawH8451 of your mother; for they will be a graceful ornament on your heart, and chains
about your neck."
lawH8451 of your mother; for they will be a graceful ornament on your heart, and chains
about your neck."
instruction: H4148 (מוּסר) mûsâr moo-sawr'. From H3256; properly chastisement;
figuratively reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint: - bond,
chastening ([-eth]), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine,
instruction, rebuke.
figuratively reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint: - bond,
chastening ([-eth]), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine,
instruction, rebuke.
H3256 (יסר ) yâsar yaw-sar'.
A primitive root; to chastise,
literally (with
blows) or figuratively (with words); hence to instruct: - bind, chasten,
chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.
blows) or figuratively (with words); hence to instruct: - bind, chasten,
chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.
forsake: H5203 ( )נטשׁs naw-tash'. A primitive root; properly to pound,
that is,
smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse;
also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (including reject, let alone, permit,
remit, etc.): - cast off, drawn, let fall, forsake, join [battle], leave (off), lie
still, loose, spread (self) abroad, stretch out, suffer.
smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse;
also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (including reject, let alone, permit,
remit, etc.): - cast off, drawn, let fall, forsake, join [battle], leave (off), lie
still, loose, spread (self) abroad, stretch out, suffer.
law: H8451 (תּרה
תּורה ) to-raw', to-raw'. From
H3384; a precept or statute,
especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch: - law.
especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch: - law.
G3551: The term for LAW or LAWS is ABSENT!!!
The translators again resort to
translation bias
choosing instead another word which doesn't direct
the attention of the reader to the Torah.
choosing instead another word which doesn't direct
the attention of the reader to the Torah.
Instead they use
the Greek term "tesmous" translated "rules" in some texts which
isn't even tied to the Strong's with a coded number.
If we do a word study on instruction H4148 (which I
would strongly recommend you do) you will find that it appears 50 times in the
Hebrew TanaK.
One of the most important is the following from Job 5:17:
"Behold,
happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of
the Almighty."
the Almighty."
157. Please turn to Proverbs 3:1:
"My
son, do not forgetH7911 my law, but let your heart keep my commandsH6487
for length of days
and long life and peace they will add to you."
forget: H7911
(שׁכח שׁכח) shaw-kakh', shaw-kay'-akh A
primitive root; to mislay,
that is, to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention: - X at all,
(cause to) forget.
that is, to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention: - X at all,
(cause to) forget.
commands: H6487
(מצוה) mits-vaw'. From H6680; a command, whether human or
divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law,
ordinance, precept.
divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law,
ordinance, precept.
What is shameful is the number of Christians who are actually oblivious of what the Proverbs and Psalms say about the Torah and how we are to respond to it. We are not to be oblivious of the Torah and I suggest to you that if God's
law is in fact written upon your heart that you will desire to keep the
instructions given to us by (HFHI) through His servant Moses.
158. Next is Proverbs 4:2:
"For
I give you goodH2896 doctrineH3948 do not forsake my lawH8451."
good: H2986
(טוב ) ṭôb tobe. From H2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest
sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the
singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or
woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an
adverb (well): - beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair
(word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, liest, -ly, -ness, -s),
graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, X most,
pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth,
1welfare, (be) well ([-favoured]).
sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the
singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or
woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an
adverb (well): - beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair
(word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, liest, -ly, -ness, -s),
graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, X most,
pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth,
1welfare, (be) well ([-favoured]).
doctrine: H3948
(לקח) leqach leh'-kakh. From H3947; properly something received,
that is, (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or
hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement: - doctrine,
learning, fair speech.
Christians constantly say the law of God is
written upon their hearts. Why then do they
not obey the instructions of God?
"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the lawH8451 of
kindnessH2617."
that is, (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or
hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement: - doctrine,
learning, fair speech.
H8451 (תורתי : Torah) G3551
(νομον : nomon)
159. Turn with me to now to Proverbs 6:23:
"For
the commandmentH4687 is a lampH5216, and the lawH8451 a
lightH216;
reproofsH8433 of instructionH4148 are the wayH1817 of lifeH2416..."
reproofsH8433 of instructionH4148 are the wayH1817 of lifeH2416..."
commandment: H4687 (מצוה) i s mits-vaw'. From H6680; a command, whether human or
divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law,
ordinance, precept.
divine (collectively the Law): - (which was) commanded (-ment), law,
ordinance, precept.
lamp: H5216
(נרה נר ניר
נר ניר) nı̂yr
nir nêyr nêr
nêrâh
pronounced "neer, neer, nare, nare, nay-raw.'" From a primitive root
(see H5214 and H5135) properly meaning to glisten; a lamp (that is, the
burner) or light (literally or figuratively): - candle, lamp, light.
pronounced "neer, neer, nare, nare, nay-raw.'" From a primitive root
(see H5214 and H5135) properly meaning to glisten; a lamp (that is, the
burner) or light (literally or figuratively): - candle, lamp, light.
law: H8451
(תּרה תּורה) tôrâh
tôrâh to-raw', to-raw' From H3384;
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch: - law.
a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch: - law.
G3551
(νομου : nomou)
light: H216
(אור) 'ôr ore From H215; illumination or (concretely) luminary (in
every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.): - bright, clear, + day,
light (-ning), morning, sun.
every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.): - bright, clear, + day,
light (-ning), morning, sun.
H215
(אור) 'ôr ore A primitive root; to be (causatively make)
luminous
(literally and metaphorically): - X break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-,
give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
(literally and metaphorically): - X break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-,
give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
reproofs: H8433
(תּוכחת תּוכחה) to-kay-khaw', to-kakh'-ath. From H3198;
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in
defence): - argument, X chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof,
X be (often) reproved.
chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in
defence): - argument, X chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof,
X be (often) reproved.
H3198
(יכח) yâkach pronounced
"yaw-kakh.'" A primitive root; to be right
(that is, correct); reciprocally to argue; causatively to decide, justify or
convict: - appoint, argue, chasten, convince, correct (-ion), daysman,
dispute, judge, maintain, plead, reason (together), rebuke, reprove (-r),
surely, in any wise.
(that is, correct); reciprocally to argue; causatively to decide, justify or
convict: - appoint, argue, chasten, convince, correct (-ion), daysman,
dispute, judge, maintain, plead, reason (together), rebuke, reprove (-r),
surely, in any wise.
instruction: H4148 (מוּסר) mûsâr pronounced moo-sawr'. From H3256; properly
chastisement; figuratively reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint: -
bond, chastening ([-eth]), chastisement, check, correction, discipline,
doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
chastisement; figuratively reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint: -
bond, chastening ([-eth]), chastisement, check, correction, discipline,
doctrine, instruction, rebuke.
H3256
(יסר) yâsar pronounced "yaw-sar.'"
A primitive root; to chastise,
literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence to instruct: -
bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore,
teach.
literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence to instruct: -
bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore,
teach.
way: H1817
(דּרך) derek deh'-rek. From H1869; a road (as trodden);
figuratively a course of life or mode of action, often adverbially: - along,
away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, [east-] ward, journey,
manner, passenger, through, toward, [high-] [path-] way [-side],
whither [-soever].
figuratively a course of life or mode of action, often adverbially: - along,
away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, [east-] ward, journey,
manner, passenger, through, toward, [high-] [path-] way [-side],
whither [-soever].
H1869
(דּרך) dârak pronounced "daw-rak.'"
A primitive root; to tread; by
implication to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending): -
archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread
(down), walk.
implication to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending): -
archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread
(down), walk.
life: H2416
(חי) chay khah'ee. From H2421; alive; hence raw (flesh); fresh
(plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine
singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or
figuratively: - + age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation,
life (-time), live (-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, + merry,
multitude, + (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.
(plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine
singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or
figuratively: - + age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation,
life (-time), live (-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, + merry,
multitude, + (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.
H2421
(חיה) châyâh pronounced "khaw-yaw.'"
A prim root (compare
H2331, H2424); to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively to
revive: - keep (leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let,
suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair,
restore (to life), revive, (X God) save (alive, life, lives), X surely, be
whole.
H2331, H2424); to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively to
revive: - keep (leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let,
suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair,
restore (to life), revive, (X God) save (alive, life, lives), X surely, be
whole.
160. If you would please turn to Proverbs 7:2:
"Keep my commands and live, and
my lawH8451 as the appleH380 of your eye.
Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart."
Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart."
H8451 (ותורתי : Torah) G1785
(εντολας : entolas)
apple of your eye: (H380) 'ı̂yshôn pronounced "ee-shone.'" Diminutive
from
H376; the little man of the eye; the pupil or ball; hence the middle (of night): -
apple [of the eye], black, obscure.
H376; the little man of the eye; the pupil or ball; hence the middle (of night): -
apple [of the eye], black, obscure.
Friends the only
way for the TORAH to be the "apple" or pupil of your eye is IF YOU READ IT!!!
The INTENTION of EFEI is that His instructions were before our faces
as in studying them; reading them; memorizing them; writing them upon our hearts
so that we might LEARN to Fear Him.
Christians constantly say the law of God is
written upon their hearts. Why then do they
not obey the instructions of God?
161. Now skip ahead to is Proverbs 13:14:
"The lawH8451 of the wise is a fountainH4726 of lifeH2416,
to turn away from the
snaresH4170 of deathH4194"
snaresH4170 of deathH4194"
H8451 (תורת : Torah)
G3551 (νομος : nomos)
A fountain of life? Isn't that interesting? In the
Hebrew this term for fountain means "a source." The Torah is a
source of life? Fascinating! It also enables us to turn away from the
snares of death. In the Hebrew this term for snares means "a noose"
hook, snare, or trap. Wouldn't you like to know how to avoid these snares?
162. Turn to Proverbs 28:4:
"Those
who forsakeH5800 the lawH8451
praiseH1984 the wickedH7563, but
such as keepH8104
the lawH8451 contendH1624 with them."
the lawH8451 contendH1624 with them."
What shocked me the most about this particular passage
wasn't that those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but the meaning for
"contend." In English the dictionary indicates that it means to
strive to combat; fight; to strive in competition (for a prize); to debate or
dispute. I was surprised to learn that in the Hebrew it means the following:
contend:
H1624 (גּרה) gârâh gaw-raw'.
A primitive root; properly to grate, that is,
(figuratively) to anger: - contend, meddle, stir up, strive.
(figuratively) to anger: - contend, meddle, stir up, strive.
Thinking back on times when I was asserting to others
that we were to be obeying the law there were some "Christians"; in
my own family who became very; very; angry at my assertion. Their anger was like
a boiling pot of water; and it troubled me deeply. I was baffled by their
hostility. However here it is in the Hebrew clear as day. It angers the wicked when we shed light on their sin; exposing it like a raw
nerve to sandpaper.
163. Next is Proverbs 28:7:
"Whoever
keeps the lawH8451 is a discerningH995 son..."
H8451 (תורה : Torah)
G3551 (νομον : nomon)
If a
discerning son keeps the Torah
then wouldn't someone without discernment FAIL to keep the Torah?
then wouldn't someone without discernment FAIL to keep the Torah?
This next one is sure to get your attention. Try putting
this one on a keychain.
164. (Proverbs 28:9)
"One
who turns away his ear from hearing the lawH8451, even his prayer is an
abomination..."
abomination..."
H8451 (תורה : Torah)
G3551 (νομου : nomou)
Don't think this one needs a lot of explanation. I
think the English pretty well sums it up.
165. Next is (Proverbs 29:18):
I prefer the KJV version
"Where there is no
visionH2377, the people perishH6544; but he that keepeth
the
lawH8451 happy is he"
lawH8451 happy is he"
vision: H2377 (חזון) châzôn khaw-zone'. From H2372; a sight (mentally), that is, a
dream, revelation, or oracle: - vision.
dream, revelation, or oracle: - vision.
H2372
(חזה) châzâh khaw-zaw. A primitive root; to gaze
at; mentally to
perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically to have a vision of: -
behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.
perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically to have a vision of: -
behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.
perish: H6544 (פּרע) pâra‛ paw-rah'.
A primitive root; to loosen; by implication to
expose, dismiss; figuratively absolve, begin: - avenge, avoid, bare, go
back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover.
expose, dismiss; figuratively absolve, begin: - avenge, avoid, bare, go
back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover.
166. Please turn now to (Proverbs 31:26) which speaks of the virtuous wife:
"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the lawH8451 of
kindnessH2617."
kindness:
H2617 (חסד) s d kheh'-sed. From H2616; kindness; by implication
(towards God) piety; rarely (by opprobrium) reproof, or (subjectively)
beauty: - favour, good deed (-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness,
merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
(towards God) piety; rarely (by opprobrium) reproof, or (subjectively)
beauty: - favour, good deed (-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness,
merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
Does not Messiah was a virtuous Bride? Does He come for
a Bride that is spotted and defiled with sinfulness; or, rather does he come
for a Bride that is clean; holy; set apart from the world?
Solomon in his wisdom concluded the matter best when he
wrote Ecclesiastes 12:13:
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
Fear God and keep His commandmentsH4687,
for this is man's all.
For God will bring every work into judgment,
including every secret
thing,
whether good or evil."
H4687 (מצוה) mitsvâh pronounced "mits-vaw.'"
H6680 (צוה)
tsâvâh pronounced "tsaw-vaw.'"
A primitive root; (intensively) to constitute,
enjoin: - appoint, (for-) bid. (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send
with) command (-er, ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
Fear God and keep His commandmentsH4687,
H4687 (מצוה) mitsvâh pronounced "mits-vaw.'"
From H6680;
a command, whether human or divine (collectively the Law) : -
(which was) commanded (-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
H6680 (צוה)
tsâvâh pronounced "tsaw-vaw.'"
A primitive root; (intensively) to constitute,
enjoin: - appoint, (for-) bid. (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send
with) command (-er, ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
