Dictionary of Bible Themes A documentary form of the Law placed beside the ark of the covenant as a reminder to Israel of her covenant obligation. It was rediscovered and applied during the reign of King Josiah of Judah and read publicly by Ezra after the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Deuteronomy 31:24-26The Book of the Law was written by Moses See also Deuteronomy 28:58-61; 29:18-21; 30:10The book in question could be the material now included as chapters 1-30, although some scholars suggest it might refer to the material now included as chapters 12-26. Joshua 1:7-8The Book of the Law was passed from Moses to Joshua See also Joshua 8:30-31,34-35; 23:6; 24:262 Kings 14:6 The Book of the Law during the monarchy 2 Chronicles 17:9pp 2Ch 25:4 2 Kings 22:8-16The Book of the Law was rediscovered and applied in Josiah's reign pp 2Ch 34:15-24 A reference to part or all of Deuteronomy or possibly the entire Pentateuch (Genesis to Deuteronomy). Nehemiah 8:1-18The Book of the Law was read publicly by Ezra See also Nehemiah 9:3Galatians 3:10 Paul refers to the Book of the Law See also Deuteronomy 27:26Paul is teaching that justification is by faith. See also 1345 covenant1630 Book of the Covenant 5175 reading 5377 law, Ten Commandments 5378 law, OT 8466 reformation 8768 idolatry |
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