Law in Matthew 7 and 11
Matthew 7:12 All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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Define: the law and
- Greek Word: νόμος (nomos)
- Hebrew Equivalent: תּוֹרָה (Torah) meaning instructions or teachings
- This is referencing what can be found in books we now call Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers.
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Who:
- Jesus is teaching his disciples
- Who Matthew was writing this for or to is unknown. Some believe it would have been to early believers.
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What: This has pretty universally become known as "the golden rule." Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
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When:
- Event: Estimated Range: Late 29 AD to early 30 AD
- Writing: 50-60 AD - some date it as late as 110 AD
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Where: On a mountainside in Galilee in northern Israel
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Why: NA
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How: NA
Matthew 11:11 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater [in privilege] than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize]. 13 For all the prophets and the Law prophesied up until John. 14 And if you are willing to accept it, John himself is [the fulfillment of] Elijah [as the messenger] who was to come [before the kingdom]. 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.
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Define: the law and
- Greek Word: νόμος (nomos)
- Hebrew Equivalent: תּוֹרָה (Torah) meaning instructions or teachings
- This is referencing what can be found in books we now call Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers.
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Who:
- Jesus is teaching the multitudes in one of the cities
- Who Matthew was writing this for or to is unknown. Some believe it would have been to early believers.
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What: Jesus is explaining how in the scrolls of the prophets and Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Numbers made proclamations right up until John the Immerser/Baptizer.
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When:
- Event: Estimated in 30 AD
- Writing: 50-60 AD - some date it as late as 110 AD
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Where: One of the cities, which is unknown, many believe it took place in Galilee, northern Israel
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Why: John the Immerser/Baptizer disciples have just questioned Jesus and left. Now Jesus is explaining to the multitude about John.
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How: NA