Torah
Torah is the Hebrew word commonly translated “law,” but it can also mean God’s instruction. In Scripture it often refers especially to the first five books of the Old Testament, given through Moses.
At a Glance
Torah is the Hebrew word commonly translated “law,” but it can also mean God’s instruction. In Scripture it often refers especially to the first five books of the Old Testament, given through Moses.
Description
Torah is a Hebrew term meaning instruction or law. In the Old Testament it may refer to a specific command, to God’s revealed law for Israel, or more particularly to the books of Genesis through Deuteronomy, traditionally associated with Moses. These books establish the covenant framework, moral and ceremonial commands, and the early history of God’s people. In Christian interpretation, the Torah remains Holy Scripture and reveals God’s character, human sin, and the need for redemption, while its role must be understood in light of the fulfillment of the law in Jesus Christ and the progress of revelation across the whole canon.