Lost in Translation

Law or laws

Torah as instruction and wisdom

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch 1. What Is Tôrâ?

It involves (1) teaching or instruction to be learned, (2) commands to be obeyed and (3) guidance about how to live in specific situations

Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch 1. What Is Tôrâ?

tôrâ as a source of blessing rather than condemnation (cf. Josh 1:8; Neh 8:10–18