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Pharisees adding to God's Law

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ChrisM

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I was stunned this morning to hear something which I have heard probably hundreds of times before. I guess my renewed interest in the Old Testament and recent study of Exodus and Hebrews got me thinking. The preacher said that Pharisees were wrong to have added hundreds of their own laws into God's original 10 commandments. This is what I recall hearing many times over the years, but I got thinking about it and found that my lack of knowledge leaves me without a clear explanation. Surely, God gave many more than 10 commandments to His people, Israel. God also expected them to obey issues of Levirate marriage, gleaning and slavery, and much more.

Does anyone have a link or list that stipulates what God gave in His Law and what was added by men afterward? I am interested as I consider also what the church has added to what Jesus and the apostles actually said, things such as mandatory church membership, music preferences, etc. and also those things that God has indeed said is for the church that we have dismissed as cultural or that sort of thing.

I want to obey God in all things, but I find myself often wondering if some of the things we suppose to be from God are truly from man, and also many things we suppose to be man made are actually given by God for our benefit, instruction, correction, , and sanctification. Anyone willing to share more on this issue? I know it could tend to become divisive, but if we all come with God's glory and His Word as the primary means of understanding, I believe we will continue to have unity and mutual edification, so long as we come with humble hearts and true love for one another.

Thanks all for putting up with all my questions. I find the more I learn about God's Word, the more I realize that I have much more to learn. May the Lord continue to humble us in a spirit of love, to bless us and conform us to the image of His beloved Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
 
In Re: Phrisees adding to God's Law. In today's world, controled by the same people as in the Mesiah's time on earth as a man, "The Phrisees", the Jews of Rev. 2:9, 3:9. They are Satan's offspring from Esau, or Edom. From long ago these same people have been in the business of surpressing all truth concerning the Contract that the Creator made with the children of Israel at Mount Sinai. Most people today know nothing of that very important Contract. The Creator gave the Children Of Israel approximately 759 statutes, ordinances, end decrees, at that time, on the tablets of stone, and maybe more. I don't think it matters as much what the Pharisees added to Gods Law, as it does how they've totally deceived the people into believing a totally different Law to what the Scriptures teaches. I read a lot of posts on Biblical Families, and realize that a lot of people don't understand what they are reading, or don't read the Scriptures, but instead depend on someone else's interpretation.
Consider, lot's of people will argue the multiple Wives issue until they're blue in the face, while having no knowledge of the biblical truth of the matter. Of course that's not the only issue that is a sore spot for most Religeous people who is unlearned.
The Scriptures is not to be altered, and who ever does alter the Scriptures, for the purpose of misleading the people will receive the wrath of the creator. So, read the Scriptures for Yourself, get You a good Strongs Concordance, and look up the words.
The biggest problem today is all the preachers in the 501 (c)(3) government churches are government controled and cannot preach the truth to the people, or they'll loose their license to be a preacher. The schools they attend is all controled by the Unilateral Universal Association, all having one agenda. Look it up for Yourself, don't believe Me, I might Lie to You, but not likely.
The Pharisees Adding to God's Law, is not as big a problem as the total
deception of His law.
Sorry if this post ruffels some feathers, but it's time for it to be said.
Our Country is in BIG trouble because of the Breach of Our Contract with the Creator, as a nation, and it will only get worse if the people don't come to their sences. Fast.

Jay
 
My issue is not a lack of a concordance, as the things specifically added are not in the Scriptures. Thus, they were added, external, and not truly God's Word. I appreciate your fervor for people to study for themselves, but there is also wisdom in getting counsel from those God has ordained as teachers. We are a body, made up of many members, each fulfilling the job given by the Creator as He has ordained. I do take all counsel here and check it with God's Word to verify its accuracy, which of course this Berean approach is how I came to the conclusion of Christian plural marriage being appropriate.

So, does anyone have a list of those things added (such as the incorrect application of divorce and putting away in Matthew 5) that I originally asked for? :lol:
 
jack said:
The biggest problem today is all the preachers in the 501 (c)(3) government churches are government controled and cannot preach the truth to the people, or they'll loose their license to be a preacher.
Jay
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There is no such thing as a license to be a preacher, and the laws governing the 501c3 are often misunderstood or people are misled by the government as to how they actually apply.I don't approve of asking for special tax status, as there are some limitations imposed by such an act. That said, the only thing they can do, as far as I understand, is revoke the exemption status and impose fines.
http://www.advanceusa.org/church_involvement.asp
 
A bit of background, for our general fund of knowledge.

God did indeed give 10 commandments in an unusual manner, which to my simplistic mind would seem to set them apart from all others.

He came down from heaven in a cloud with thunder and lightening and fire. Scorched the hell out of the top of Mt Sainai, which is in Saudi Arabia, not the Sanai peninsula, after having the Israelites establish a safety perimeter around its base, announced these 10 in a real loud voice, wrote them on tables of stone instead of parchment or vellum or papyri or clay tablets, and did it a second time when Moses broke the first set. That's pretty dramatic!

They are recorded in Torah in 2 separate places, Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.

Interestingly enough, at the close of the Deuteronomy version, Moses penned these words, "These words YHWH spoke to all your assembly, in the mountain from the midst of the fire, the cloud, and the thick darkness, with a loud voice; and He added nothing more. And He wrote them on 2 tablets of stone and gave them to me."

Pretty clear, right? And when Jesus said that until heaven and earth pass away (which obviously has NOT happened yet), not the dot of an "i" nor the cross of a "t" would pass from the law, He presaumably meant these 10 at least.

Sidebar: With that in mind, you may find it interesting to take a close look at the 4th commandment and at a standard (as opposed to very modern, since the 60s, "school" or "business") calendar, and consider on which day of the week Easter is observed in light of Christ's resurrection on the first day of the week. A bit more research into when and why "Christianity" changed the 4th commandment is also helpful. And while I don't want to side-track this discussion too far, if interested, one can find a number of rather fascinating quotations on the subject at Authoritative Quotations On The Sabbath And Sunday. Now back to the topic...
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Following this, Moses went up into the mountain with God and there fasted and communed with Him for 40 days and nights. While there, God gave Moses the rest of the laws intended to govern the society of Israelites, replacing the Egyptian society to which they had become accustomed over 400 or so years of captivity, and hopefully preserving them from the encroachment of the heathen cultures to be found in the land to which they were going.

It was pretty detailed in many areas, and silent in others. There were/are 613 in all. With the exception of The Ten, these were delivered privately via Moses, and recorded upon some lesser medium than the 2 tablets of stone. That seems significant to me. Others seem incapable of finding a distinction, and that is ok, we remain brethren. But since these included things such as instructions for sacrifices pointing forward to the Great Sacrifice, while The Ten do not, I have no personal trouble accepting that at least SOME of these were transitory.

Observant Jews, however, not accepting that Messiah has come once already and completed the sacrificial task, do not see any of them as transitory. Thus, on a Jewish prayer shawl you will see tassles at the four corners of the shawl, each carefully knotted with 613 knots. So far as I know, these 613 can all be found in the first 5 books of the Bible.

However, in an excess of zeal to abide by the letter of the law, the theologians of the land took things further. For example, when the Bible said to rest from your daily work on the Sabbath, they specified that this meant you could not walk further than a specified distance from your front door. So folks would carefully measure that distance down the road and place a marker "Wiedemann Family Sabbath Distance Marker" or some such. You could walk back and forth 5 x on Sabbath within that marker, but could not step one step beyond it.

Sound crazy? How about this one from my own youth? On Sabbath afternoon, we could go for a hike out in the woods, and after 5 miles arrive at a lake all hot and sweaty. Lots of effort expended, right? And we still had to turn around and walk home. But at the lake, we could take off our shoes and wade in the water to cool off, but could not go in swimming. THAT was considered to be breaking the Sabbath.

So believe me, this tendency to add to what God said is alive and well today, just as it was in Jesus' day. It is a species of disbelief -- that YHWH said precisely what He meant to say, and left unsaid what He did NOT want made into a Divine Directive. We'll accept man-made absurdities such as the above while denying the validity of words such as "all", "anything", "nothing", etc. (eg. Luke 10:19). In doing so, we charge God with having Alzheimer's, and in need of our human correction. Bizarre!

Complicating this further, Jesus said that our righteousness must EXCEED that of the Pharisees! Horrors! Until we understand ...

Jesus frequently discoursed upon the Pharisees' attempt to circumvent the law of God by keeping the letter of it in a way that completely missed and circumvented its intent. He frequently engaged in 'reset' practices regarding Sabbath observance. It goes on and on. It is interesting to note that these tended to focus on issues relating to The Ten. In other words, He didn't really discourse on the matter of facial hair, or separation of dairy and meat, or styles of church music, etc.

Then He not only told us that we would be MADE righteous by God's merciful new birth, but then gave us new and additional commands to carry out. These started with Go, Preach, Heal, Forgive, Raise, Deliver, and Give, and expanded into The Great Commission, the addition of the communion service with foot-washing, and others. Some were not given until sometime after Pentecost and through Paul, as His followers were not yet able to grasp it earlier. These included a revelatory understanding of the mystery of God -- Christ dwelling IN and UNITED with us, the need to renew our minds through the washing of the Word, and others.

Having said all that, it seems to be up to each of us to decide how we are going to interact with all this. It seems that we ought to abide by The Ten, at a minimum. plus whatever Jesus said to do. Others of the 613 take some thought. For example, most of us do NOT feel obligated to throw stones at prostitutes or rebellious children, though we may at times be tempted on the latter.

For myself? I've got a long way to go on this Go, Preach, Heal, Forgive, Raise, Deliver, and Give business. Or even fully fulfilling the spirit of The Ten. If I ever arrive at a place where it seems I've really got those mastered, I may turn more than passing interested attention to the rest of those 613.

But I just love and fellowship all over the place with those who are trying to get 'em figured out and appropriately applied now.
 
Cecil, I enjoy reading Your posts, Your Humor is good. From My study and involvment in Law, I tend to write too straight forward for most people's liking.
Concerning the no. 613, there's no need to worry about that, it has no Scriptural value, consider where it orginates. The Pharisees of that day are not from the tribe of Judah, as most Christans are led to believe, there's many mistranslations throughout the various bibles, that leads one to believe that a Judiahite, is a Jew, which is wrong. The Jews are not Israelites, but call themselves Israelis, they know the difference. These same people today have great influence over what is taught in the churches and everything that's taught in the schools, and government. That's why the Mesiah said, at that time, "do as they say, but not as they do".
As for the tem comandments, I think You'll find that most of the other Laws is a spin off the ten.
In the study of the Scriptures, once You Identify who all the players are, and where they fit, and where You fit, in the big picture, the Scriptures is the most important reading You can do. Just knowing that the Creator has allowed Me to know a lot of His intent for man, is a great blessing to Me and My family, and I try to pass it on. I understand that We all don't agree on everything, and We never will, but, the truth will remain the same.

Jay
 
http://www.friendsofsabbath.org/Further ... TAMENT.pdf
So those have direct cites.
Religious leaders, help people understand to live the law, by explaining how to apply it.
So commandment 164, becomes don't eat cheeseburgers, when interpreted and explained.
Like our churches have American flags, and spend veterans/memorial/independence day, preaching about the wonders of our country and how we should kill people, who think otherwise.
Because we have people to interpret and explain obey caeser for us.
@jack I'm sorry man, I don't know how to help you.
 
Thanks for the citations, will look that over soon. I was listening to Leviticus again today and noticed that I needed these things written out for me, or at least a synopsis or grouping, to help me in my studies and see how they apply to the family, individuals, etc.
 
Seth, I'm sorry for Your misunderstanding-misapplication of what I wrote.
If You think back, and You have read the Scriptures,the Pharisses were the religious leaders of that day, and strongly influence the religious leaders of today. The same problems existed at the Mesiah's time as does today, read it for Yourself, it's spread all through the New Teatament. Thats why there's only 613 judgments, statutes, and ordinances, rather than 759 and maybe more. The religious leaders of today want to pick and choose, same as the Pharisses.
I have no knowledge of Your commandment 164, having to do with cheeseburgers. I don't eat at fast food joints, but sometimes My wife makes some very good cheeseburgers, I hope I'm not breaking one of them 613.
You speak of Your churches having American flags: I have been inside of a few of Your churches, I have yet to see an American flag flying inside one of Your churches, or on the outside, either. The flag Your churches flys, is a UNITED STATES Military flag, see: U.S Army Regulations 840-10. You've probably never seen an American flag. Sinse 1860 there's been no American flags flown on the united states of America.
All of the UNITED STATES Holidays You mentioned are military bassed. So,
considering all Your statements about Your churches flying the military flag, celebrating Military based holidays, Your church is most likely a 501 (c)(3), UNITED STATES corporation. check out the document; Forming the New Seat of Government 1871. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
About Caeser; consider, You was born in a hospitol, most likely. Shortly after You are born the hospitol staff took Your footprint, shortly after that, Your mother gave You to the STATE, by signing Your Birth Certificate in Her maiden name, thus, stating that Your father(who is the lawful owner of His offspring) has abandoned His property, leaving the STATE the right to claim the abandoned property (YOU). You probably belong to Caeser.
I greatly appreciate Your concern for My wellbeing, but You're going to have to focus all Your streignth on saving Yourself at this time. I'll be happy to help You with any Information You might need.

Jay
 
ChrisM, it is not a joke at all. Sorry if this upsets You. You may be one of the lucky ones, but I have seen many birth certificates signed just as I described. It is good that Yours may not be signed that way. I was only pointing out how there's a lot of misconceptions about what people think to be true. I do not speak without knowledge.

Jay
 
ChrisM in reference to your original question the additions to the Torah are known as Halachah (which literally means The Law). There are 1000’s of Halachot it is basically impossible to know them all. The most ancient are contained in the Mishnah. Sorry I don't know of any english translations that would be online, I suggest trying WorldCat or your local library.

Concerning the numbering of the laws of Torah at 613, actually it was Maimonides who came up with that number, in the twelfth century. I happen to have a very easy to read copy (public domain) that I’ll past below. It is true that both before and even after Maimonides other rabbis disagreed about the total number of laws in Torah. If you read below you will probably realize that some of the interpretations are off and some “laws” are missing. I’m not promoting the list only listing for reference as you might find it interesting as well.

1. To know that G-d exists (Ex. 20:2; Deut. 5:6) (CCA1).
2. Not to entertain the idea that there is any god but the Eternal (Ex. 20:3) (CCN8).
3. Not to blaspheme (Ex. 22:27-28), the penalty for which is death (Lev. 24:16).
4. To hallow G-d's name (Lev. 22:32) (CCA5).
5. Not to profane G-d's name (Lev. 22:32) (CCN155).
6. To know that G-d is One, a complete Unity (Deut. 6:4) (CCA2).
7. To love G-d (Deut. 6:5) (CCA3).
8. To fear Him reverently (Deut. 6:13; 10:20) (CCA4).
9. Not to put the word of G-d to the test (Deut. 6:16).
10. To imitate G-d’s good and upright ways (Deut. 28:9) (CCA6).
Torah
11. To honor the old and the wise (Lev. 19:32) (CCA17).
12. To learn Torah and to teach it (Deut. 6:7) (CCA14).
13. To cleave to those who know G-d (Deut. 10:20) (CCA16).
14. Not to add to the commandments of the Torah, whether in the Written Law or in its interpretation received by tradition (Deut. 13:1) (CCN159).
15. Not to take away from the commandments of the Torah (Deut. 13:1) (CCN160).
16. That every person shall write a scroll of the Torah for himself (Deut. 31:19) (CCA15).
Signs and Symbols
17. To circumcise the male offspring (Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3) (CCA47).
18. To put tzitzit on the corners of clothing (Num. 15:38) (CCA10).
19. To bind tefillin on the head (Deut. 6:8) (CCA9).
20. To bind tefillin on the arm (Deut. 6:8) (CCA8).
21. To affix the mezuzah to the doorposts and gates of your house (Deut. 6:9) (CCA12).
Prayer and Blessings
22. To pray to G-d (Ex. 23:25; Deut. 6:13) (CCA7).
23. To read the Shema in the morning and at night (Deut. 6:7) (CCA11).
24. To recite grace after meals (Deut. 8:10) (CCA13).
25. Not to lay down a stone for worship (Lev. 26:1) (CCN161).
Love and Brotherhood
26. To love all human beings who are of the covenant (Lev. 19:18) (CCA60).
27. Not to stand by idly when a human life is in danger (Lev. 19:16) (CCN82).
28. Not to wrong any one in speech (Lev. 25:17) (CCN48).
29. Not to carry tales (Lev. 19:16) (CCN77).
30. Not to cherish hatred in one's heart (Lev. 19:17) (CCN78).
31. Not to take revenge (Lev. 19:18) (CCN80).
32. Not to bear a grudge (Lev. 19:18) (CCN81).
33. Not to put a brother to shame (Lev. 19:17) (CCN79).
34. Not to curse any other Israelite (a believer) (Lev. 19:14) (CCN45).
35. Not to give occasion to the simple-minded to stumble on the road (Lev. 19:14) (CCN76).
36. To rebuke the sinner (Lev. 19:17) (CCA72).
37. To relieve a neighbor of his burden and help to unload his beast (Ex. 23:5) (CCA70).
38. To assist in replacing the load upon a neighbor's beast (Deut. 22:4) (CCA71).
39. Not to leave a beast, that has fallen down beneath its burden, unaided (Deut. 22:4) (CCN183).
The Poor and Unfortunate
40. Not to afflict an orphan or a widow (Ex. 22:21) (CCN51).
41. Not to reap the entire field (Lev. 23:22) (CCI6).
42. To leave the unreaped corner of the field or orchard for the poor (Lev. 23:22) (CCI1).
43. Not to gather gleanings (Lev. 19:9) (CCI7).
44. To leave the gleanings for the poor (Lev. 19:9) (CCI2).
45. Not to gather ol'loth (the imperfect clusters) of the vineyard (Lev. 19:10) (CCI8).
46. To leave ol'loth (the imperfect clusters) of the vineyard for the poor (Lev. 19:10; Deut. 24:21) (CCI3).
47. Not to gather the peret (grapes) that have fallen to the ground (Lev. 19:10) (CCI9).
48. To leave peret (the single grapes) of the vineyard for the poor (Lev. 19:10) (CCI4).
49. Not to return to take a forgotten sheaf (Deut. 24:19) This also applies to all fruit trees (Deut. 24:20) (CC10).
50. To leave the forgotten sheaves for the poor (Deut. 24:19-20) (CCI5).
51. Not to refrain from maintaining a poor man and giving him what he needs (Deut. 15:7) (CCN62).
52. To give charity according to one's means (Deut. 15:11) (CCA38).
Treatment of Gentiles (Pagans, Unbelievers)
53. To love the stranger (Deut. 10:19) (CCA61).
54. Not to wrong the stranger in speech (Ex. 22:20) (CCN49).
55. Not to wrong the stranger in buying or selling (Ex. 22:20) (CCN50).
56. Not to intermarry with gentiles (Deut. 7:3) (CCN19).
57. To exact the debt of an alien (Deut. 15:3).
58. To lend to an alien at interest (Deut. 23:21).
Marriage, Divorce and Family
59. To honor father and mother (Ex. 20:12) (CCA41).
60. Not to smite a father or a mother (Ex. 21:15) (CCN44).
61. Not to curse a father or mother (Ex. 21:17) (CCN46).
62. To reverently fear father and mother (Lev. 19:3) (CCA42).
63. To be fruitful and multiply (Gen. 1:28) (CCA43).
64. That a eunuch shall not marry a daughter of an Israelite (a believer) (Deut. 23:2) (CCN136).
65. That a mamzer (bastard) shall not marry the daughter of an Israelite (a believer) (Deut. 23:3) (CCN137).
66. That an Ammonite or Moabite shall never marry the daughter of an Israelite (a believer) (Deut. 23:4).
67. Not to exclude a descendant of Esau from the community of Israel for three generations (Deut. 23:8-9).
68. Not to exclude an Egyptian from the community of Israel for three generations (Deut. 23:8-9).
69. That there shall be no harlot (in Israel); that is, that there shall be no intercourse with a woman, without previous marriage with a deed of marriage and formal declaration of marriage (Deut. 23:18) (CCN133).
70. To take a wife by kiddushin (agreement) (Deut. 24:1) (CCA44).
71. That the newly married husband shall (be free) for one year to rejoice with his wife (Deut. 24:5).
72. That a bridegroom shall be exempt for a whole year from taking part in any public labor, such as military service, guarding the wall and similar duties (Deut. 24:5).
73. Not to withhold food, clothing or conjugal rights from a wife (Ex. 21:10) (CCN42).
74. That the woman suspected of adultery shall be dealt with as prescribed in the Torah (Num. 5:30).
75. That one who defames his wife's honor (by falsely accusing her of unchastity before marriage) must live with her all his lifetime (Deut. 22:19).
76. That a man may not divorce his wife concerning whom he has published a false report (about her unchastity before marriage) (Deut. 22:19).
77. To divorce by a formal written document (Deut. 24:1).
78. That one who divorced his wife shall not remarry her, if after the divorce she had been married to another man (Deut. 24:4) (CCN134).
79. That a widow whose husband died childless must not be married to anyone but her deceased husband's brother (Deut. 25:5) (CCN135) (this is only in effect insofar as it requires the procedure of release below).
80. To marry the widow of a brother who has died childless (Deut. 25:5) (this is only in effect insofar as it requires the procedure of release below ) (CCA45).
81. That the widow formally release the brother-in-law (if he refuses to marry her) (Deut. 25:7-9) (CCA46).
Forbidden Sexual Relations
82. Not to indulge in familiarities with relatives, such as kissing, embracing, winking, skipping, which may lead to incest (Lev. 18:6) (CCN110).
83. Not to commit incest with one's mother (Lev. 18:7) (CCN112).
84. Not to commit sodomy with one's father (Lev. 18:7) (CCN111).
85. Not to commit incest with one's father's wife (Lev. 18:8) (CCN113).
86. Not to commit incest with one's sister (Lev. 18:9) (CCN127).
87. Not to commit incest with one's father's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:11) (CCN128).
88. Not to commit incest with one's son's daughter (Lev. 18:10) (CCN119)
89. Not to commit incest with one's daughter's daughter (Lev. 18:10) (CCN119)
90. Not to commit incest with one's daughter (this is not explicitly in the Torah but is inferred from other explicit commands that would include it) (CCN120).
91. Not to commit incest with one's father’s sister (Lev. 18:12) (CCN129).
92. Not to commit incest with one's mother's sister (Lev. 18:13) (CCN130).
93. Not to commit incest with one's father's brother’s wife (Lev. 18:14) (CCN125).
94. Not to commit sodomy with one's father's brother (Lev. 18:14) (CCN114).
95. Not to commit incest with one's son's wife (Lev. 18:15) (CCN115).
96. Not to commit incest with one's brother's wife (Lev. 18:16) (CCN126).
97. Not to commit incest with one's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:17) (CCN121).
98. Not to commit incest with the daughter of one's wife's son (Lev. 18:17) (CCN122).
99. Not to commit incest with the daughter of one's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:17) (CCN123).
100. Not to commit incest with one's wife's sister (Lev. 18:18) (CCN131).
101. Not to have intercourse with a woman, in her menstrual period (Lev. 18:19) (CCN132).
102. Not to have intercourse with another man's wife (Lev. 18:20) (CCN124).
103. Not to commit sodomy with a male (Lev. 18:22) (CCN116).
104. Not to have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23) (CCN117).
105. That a woman shall not have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23) (CCN118).
106. Not to castrate the male of any species; neither a man, nor a domestic or wild beast, nor a fowl (Lev. 22:24) (CCN143).
Times and Seasons
107. That the new month shall be solemnly proclaimed as holy, and the months and years shall be calculated by the Supreme Court only (Ex. 12:2).
108. Not to travel on Shabbat outside the limits of one's place of residence (Ex. 16:29) (CCN7).
109. To sanctify Shabbat (Ex. 20:8) (CCA19).
110. Not to do work on Shabbat (Ex. 20:10) (CCN6).
111. To rest on Shabbat (Ex. 23:12; 34:21) (CCA20).
112. To celebrate the festivals [Passover, Shavu'ot and Sukkot] (Ex. 23:14).
113. To rejoice on the festivals (Deut. 16:14) (CCA21).
114. To appear in the Sanctuary on the festivals (Deut. 16:16).
115. To remove chametz (leaven) on the Eve of Passover (Ex. 12:15) (CCA22).
116. To rest on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:7) (CCA25).
117. Not to do work on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:6-7) (CCN147).
118. To rest on the seventh day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8) (CCA27).
119. Not to do work on the seventh day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8) (CCN148).
120. To eat matzah on the first night of Passover (Ex. 12:18) (CCA23).
121. That no chametz (leaven) be in the Israelite's (believer’s) possession during Passover (Ex. 12:19) (CCN3).
122. Not to eat any food containing chametz on Passover (Ex. 12:20) (CCN5).
123. Not to eat chametz on Passover (Ex. 13:3) (CCN4).
124. That chametz shall not be seen in an Israelite's (believer’s) home during Passover (Ex. 13:7) (CCN2).
125. To discuss the departure from Egypt on the first night of Passover (Ex. 13:8) (CCA24).
126. Not to eat chametz after mid-day on the fourteenth of Nissan (Deut. 16:3) (CCN104).
127. To count forty-nine days from the time of the cutting of the Omer (first sheaves of the barley harvest) (Lev. 23:15) (CCA26).
128. To rest on Shavu'ot (Lev. 23:21) (CCA28).
129. Not to do work on the Shavu'ot (Lev. 23:21) (CCN149).
130. To rest on Rosh Hashanah (Lev. 23:24) (CCA29).
131. Not to do work on Rosh Hashanah (Lev. 23:25) (CCN150).
132. To hear the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah (Num. 29:1) (CCA30).
133. To fast on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:27) (CCA32).
134. Not to eat or drink on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:29) (CCN152).
135. Not to do work on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:31) (CCN151).
136. To rest on the Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:32) (CCA31).
137. To rest on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCA34).
138. Not to do work on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCN153).
139. To rest on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCA37).
140. Not to do work on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCN154).
141. To take during Sukkot a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40) (CCA36).
142. To dwell in booths seven days during Sukkot (Lev. 23:42) (CCA35).
Dietary Laws
143. To examine the marks in cattle (so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean) (Lev. 11:2).
144. Not to eat the flesh of unclean beasts (Lev. 11:4) (CCN93).
145. To examine the marks in fishes (so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Lev. 11:9).
146. Not to eat unclean fish (Lev. 11:11) (CCN95).
147. To examine the marks in fowl, so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Deut. 14:11).
148. Not to eat unclean fowl (Lev. 11:13) (CCN94).
149. To examine the marks in locusts, so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Lev. 11:21).
150. Not to eat a worm found in fruit (Lev. 11:41) (CCN98).
151. Not to eat of things that creep upon the earth (Lev. 11:41-42) (CCN97).
152. Not to eat any vermin of the earth (Lev. 11:44) (CCN100).
153. Not to eat things that swarm in the water (Lev. 11:43 and 46) (CCN99).
154. Not to eat of winged insects (Deut. 14:19) (CCN96).
155. Not to eat the flesh of a beast that is terefah (lit torn) (Ex. 22:30) (CCN87).
156. Not to eat the flesh of a beast that died of itself (Deut. 14:21) (CCN86).
157. To slay cattle, deer and fowl according to the laws of shechitah if their flesh is to be eaten (Deut. 12:21) ("as I have commanded" in this verse refers to the technique) (CCA48).
158. Not to eat a limb removed from a living beast (Deut. 12:23) (CCN90).
159. Not to slaughter an animal and its young on the same day (Lev. 22:28) (CCN108).
160. Not to take the mother-bird with the young (Deut. 22:6) (CCN189).
161. To set the mother-bird free when taking the nest (Deut. 22:6-7) (CCA74).
162. Not to eat the flesh of an ox that was condemned to be stoned (Ex. 21:28).
163. Not to boil meat with milk (Ex. 23:19) (CCN91).
164. Not to eat flesh with milk (Ex. 34:26) (CCN92).
165. Not to eat of the thigh-vein which shrank (Gen. 32:33) (CCN1).
166. Not to eat chelev (tallow-fat) (Lev. 7:23) (CCN88).
167. Not to eat blood (Lev. 7:26) (CCN89).
168. To cover the blood of undomesticated animals (deer, etc.) and of fowl that have been killed (Lev. 17:13) (CCA49).
169. Not to eat or drink like a glutton or a drunkard (not to rebel against father or mother) (Lev. 19:26; Deut. 21:20) (CCN106).
Business Practices
170. Not to do wrong in buying or selling (Lev. 25:14) (CCN47).
171. Not to make a loan to an Israelite (a believer) on interest (Lev. 25:37) (CCN54).
172. Not to borrow on interest (Deut. 23:20) (because this would cause the lender to sin) (CCN55).
173. Not to take part in any usurious transaction between borrower and lender, neither as a surety, nor as a witness, nor as a writer of the bond for them (Ex. 22:24) (CCN53).
174. To lend to a poor person (Ex. 22:24) (even though the passage says "if you lend" it is understood as obligatory) (CCA62).
175. Not to demand from a poor man repayment of his debt, when the creditor knows that he cannot pay, nor press him (Ex. 22:24) (CCN52).
176. Not to take in pledge utensils used in preparing food (Deut. 24:6) (CCN58).
177. Not to exact a pledge from a debtor by force (Deut. 24:10) (CCN59).
178. Not to keep the pledge from its owner at the time when he needs it (Deut. 24:12) (CCN61).
179. To return a pledge to its owner (Deut. 24:13) (CCA63).
180. Not to take a pledge from a widow (Deut. 24:17) (CCN60).
181. Not to commit fraud in measuring (Lev. 19:35) (CCN83).
182. To ensure that scales and weights are correct (Lev. 19:36).
183. Not to possess inaccurate measures and weights (Deut. 25:13-14) (CCN84).
Employees, Servants and Slaves
184. Not to delay payment of a hired man's wages (Lev. 19:13) (CCN38).
185. That the hired laborer shall be permitted to eat of the produce he is reaping (Deut. 23:25-26) (CCA65).
186. That the hired laborer shall not take more than he can eat (Deut. 23:25) (CCN187).
187. That a hired laborer shall not eat produce that is not being harvested (Deut. 23:26) (CCN186).
188. To pay wages to the hired man at the due time (Deut. 24:15) (CCA66).
189. To deal judicially with the Israelite (believer) bondman in accordance with the laws appertaining to him (Ex. 21:2-6).
190. Not to compel the Israelite (believer) servant to do the work of a slave (Lev. 25:39).
191. Not to sell a Israelite (believer) servant as a slave (Lev. 25:42).
192. Not to treat a Israelite (believer) servant rigorously (Lev. 25:43) (negative).
193. Not to permit a gentile (unbeliever) to treat harshly a Israelite (believer) bondman sold to him (Lev. 25:53).
194. Not to send away an Israelite (believer) bondman servant empty handed, when he is freed from service (Deut. 15:13).
195. To bestow liberal gifts upon the Israelite (believer) bondsman (at the end of his term of service), and the same should be done to an Israelite (believer) bondwoman (Deut. 15:14).
196. To redeem an Israelite (believer) maid-servant (Ex. 21:8).
197. Not to sell an Israelite (believer) maid-servant to another person (Ex. 21:8).
198. To espouse an Israelite (believer) maid-servant (Ex. 21:8-9).
199. To keep the Canaanite slave forever (Lev. 25:46).
200. Not to surrender a slave, who has fled to the land of Israel, to his owner who lives outside Palestine (Deut. 23:16).
201. Not to wrong such a slave (Deut. 23:17).
202. Not to muzzle a beast, while it is working in produce which it can eat and enjoy (Deut. 25:4) (CCN188).
Vows, Oaths and Swearing
203. That a man should fulfill whatever he has uttered (Deut. 23:24) (CCA39).
204. Not to swear needlessly (Ex. 20:7) (CCN29).
205. Not to violate an oath or swear falsely (Lev. 19:12) (CCN31).
206. To decide in cases of annulment of vows, according to the rules set forth in the Torah (Num. 30:2-17) (CCA40).
207. Not to break a vow (Num. 30:3) (CCN184).
208. To swear by G-d’s name truly (Deut. 10:20).
209. Not to delay in fulfilling vows or bringing vowed or free-will offerings (Deut. 23:22) (CCN185).
The Sabbatical and Jubilee Years
210. To let the land lie fallow in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11; Lev. 25:2) (CCI20).
211. To cease from tilling the land in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11) (Lev. 25:2) (CCI21).
212. Not to till the ground in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4) (CCI22).
213. Not to do any work on the trees in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4) (CCI23).
214. Not to reap the aftermath that grows in the Sabbatical year, in the same way as it is reaped in other years (Lev. 25:5) (CCI24).
215. Not to gather the fruit of the tree in the Sabbatical year in the same way as it is gathered in other years (Lev. 25:5) (CCI25).
216. To sound the Ram's horn in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:9).
217. To release debts in the seventh year (Deut. 15:2) (CCA64).
218. Not to demand return of a loan after the Sabbatical year has passed (Deut. 15:2) (CCN57).
219. Not to refrain from making a loan to a poor man, because of the release of loans in the Sabbatical year (Deut. 15:9) (CCN56).
220. To assemble the people to hear the Torah at the close of the seventh year (Deut. 31:12).
221. To count the years of the Jubilee by years and by cycles of seven years (Lev. 25:8).
222. To keep the Jubilee year holy by resting and letting the land lie fallow (Lev. 25:10).
223. Not to cultivate the soil nor do any work on the trees, in the Jubilee Year (Lev. 25:11).
224. Not to reap the aftermath of the field that grew of itself in the Jubilee Year, in the same way as in other years (Lev. 25:11).
225. Not to gather the fruit of the tree in the Jubilee Year, in the same way as in other years (Lev. 25:11).
226. To grant redemption to the land in the Jubilee year (Lev. 25:24).
The Court and Judicial Procedure
227. To appoint judges and officers in every community of Israel (Deut. 16:18).
228. Not to appoint as a judge, a person who is not well versed in the laws of the Torah, even if he is expert in other branches of knowledge (Deut. 1:17) (CCN64).
229. To adjudicate cases of purchase and sale (Lev. 25:14) (CCA67).
230. To judge cases of liability of a paid depositary (Ex. 22:9).
231. To adjudicate cases of loss for which a gratuitous borrower is liable (Ex. 22:13-14).
232. To adjudicate cases of inheritances (Num. 27:8-11) (CCA73).
233. To judge cases of damage caused by an uncovered pit (Ex. 21:33-34).
234. To judge cases of injuries caused by beasts (Ex. 21:35-36).
235. To adjudicate cases of damage caused by trespass of cattle (Ex. 22:4).
236. To adjudicate cases of damage caused by fire (Ex. 22:5).
237. To adjudicate cases of damage caused by a gratuitous depositary (Ex. 22:6-7).
238. To adjudicate other cases between a plaintiff and a defendant (Ex. 22:8).
239. Not to curse a judge (Ex. 22:27) (CCN63).
240. That one who possesses evidence shall testify in Court (Lev. 5:1).
241. Not to testify falsely (Ex. 20:13) (CCN39).
242. That a witness, who has testified in a capital case, shall not lay down the law in that particular case (Num. 35:30).
243. That a transgressor shall not testify (Ex. 23:1) (CCN75).
244. That the court shall not accept the testimony of a close relative of the defendant in matters of capital punishment (Deut. 24:16) (CCN74).
245. Not to hear one of the parties to a suit in the absence of the other party (Ex. 23:1) (CCN65).
246. To examine witnesses thoroughly (Deut. 13:15).
247. Not to decide a case on the evidence of a single witness (Deut. 19:15) (CCN73).
248. To give the decision according to the majority, when there is a difference of opinion among the members of the Sanhedrin as to matters of law (Ex. 23:2).
249. Not to decide, in capital cases, according to the view of the majority, when those who are for condemnation exceed by one only, those who are for acquittal (Ex. 23:2).
250. That, in capital cases, one who had argued for acquittal, shall not later on argue for condemnation (Ex. 23:2).
251. To treat parties in a litigation with equal impartiality (Lev. 19:15).
252. Not to render iniquitous decisions (Lev. 19:15) (CCN69).
253. Not to favor a great man when trying a case (Lev. 19:15) (CCN70).
254. Not to take a bribe (Ex. 23:8) (CCN71).
255. Not to be afraid of a bad man, when trying a case (Deut. 1:17) (CCN72).
256. Not to be moved in trying a case, by the poverty of one of the parties (Ex. 23:3; Lev. 19:15) (CCN66).
257. Not to pervert the judgment of strangers or orphans (Deut. 24:17) (CCN68).
258. Not to pervert the judgment of a sinner (a person poor in fulfillment of commandments) (Ex. 23:6) (CCN67).
259. Not to render a decision on one's personal opinion, but only on the evidence of two witnesses, who saw what actually occurred (Ex. 23:7).
260. Not to execute one guilty of a capital offense, before he has stood his trial (Num. 35:12).
261. To accept the rulings of every Supreme Court in Israel (Deut. 17:11).
262. Not to rebel against the orders of the Court (Deut. 17:11) (CCN158).
Injuries and Damages
263. To make a parapet for your roof (Deut. 22:8) (CCA75).
264. Not to leave something that might cause hurt (Deut. 22:8) (CCN190).
265. To save the pursued even at the cost of the life of the pursuer (Deut. 25:12).
266. Not to spare a pursuer, but he is to be slain before he reaches the pursued and slays the latter, or uncovers his nakedness (Deut. 25:12).
Property and Property Rights
267. Not to permanently sell a field in the land of Israel (Lev. 25:23).
268. Not to change the character of the open land (about the cities of) the Levites or of their fields; not to permanently sell it, but it may be redeemed at any time (Lev. 25:34).
269. That houses sold within a walled city may be redeemed within a year (Lev. 25:29).
270. Not to remove landmarks (property boundaries) (Deut. 19:14) (CCN85).
271. Not to swear falsely in denial of another's property rights (Lev. 19:11) (CCN30).
272. Not to deny falsely another's property rights (Lev. 19:11) (CCN36).
273. Never to settle in the land of Egypt (Deut. 17:16) (CCN192).
274. Not to steal personal property (Lev. 19:11) (CCN34).
275. To restore that which one took by robbery (Lev. 5:23) (CCA68).
276. To return lost property (Deut. 22:1) (CCA69).
277. Not to pretend not to have seen lost property, to avoid the obligation to return it (Deut. 22:3) (CCN182).
Criminal Laws
278. Not to slay an innocent person (Ex. 20:13) (CCN32).
279. Not to kidnap any person of Israel (Ex. 20:13) (CCN33).
280. Not to rob by violence (Lev. 19:13) (CCN35).
281. Not to defraud (Lev. 19:13) (CCN37).
282. Not to covet what belongs to another (Ex. 20:14) (CCN40).
283. Not to crave something that belongs to another (Deut. 5:18) (CCN41).
284. Not to indulge in evil thoughts and sights (Num. 15:39) (CCN156).
Punishment and Restitution
285. That the Court shall pass sentence of death by decapitation with the sword (Ex. 21:20; Lev. 26:25).
286. That the Court shall pass sentence of death by strangulation (Lev. 20:10).
287. That the Court shall pass sentence of death by burning with fire (Lev. 20:14).
288. That the Court shall pass sentence of death by stoning (Deut. 22:24).
289. To hang the dead body of one who has incurred that penalty (Deut. 21:22).
290. That the dead body of an executed criminal shall not remain hanging on the tree over night (Deut. 21:23).
291. To inter the executed on the day of execution (Deut. 21:23).
292. Not to accept ransom from a murderer (Num. 35:31).
293. To exile one who committed accidental homicide (Num. 35:25).
294. To establish six cities of refuge (for those who committed accidental homicide) (Deut. 19:3).
295. Not to accept ransom from an accidental homicide, so as to relieve him from exile (Num. 35:32).
296. To decapitate the heifer in the manner prescribed (in expiation of a murder on the road, the perpetrator of which remained undiscovered) (Deut. 21:4).
297. Not to plow nor sow the rough valley (in which a heifer's neck was broken) (Deut. 21:4).
298. To adjudge a thief to pay compensation or (in certain cases) suffer death (Ex. 21:16; Ex. 21:37; Ex. 22:1).
299. That he who inflicts a bodily injury shall pay monetary compensation (Ex. 21:18-19).
300. To impose a penalty of fifty shekels upon the seducer (of an unbetrothed virgin) and enforce the other rules in connection with the case (Ex. 22:15-16).
301. That the violator (of an unbetrothed virgin) shall marry her (Deut. 22:28-29).
302. That one who has raped a damsel and has then (in accordance with the law) married her, may not divorce her (Deut. 22:29).
303. Not to inflict punishment on Shabbat (Ex. 35:3) (because some punishments were inflicted by fire).
304. To punish the wicked by the infliction of stripes (Deut. 25:2).
305. Not to exceed the statutory number of stripes laid on one who has incurred that punishment (Deut. 25:3) (and by implication, not to strike anyone) (CCN43).
306. Not to spare the offender, in imposing the prescribed penalties on one who has caused damage (Deut. 19:13).
307. To do unto false witnesses as they had purposed to do (to the accused) (Deut. 19:19).
308. Not to punish any one who has committed an offense under duress (Deut. 22:26).
Prophecy
309. To heed the call of every prophet in each generation, provided that he neither adds to, nor takes away from the Torah (Deut. 18:15).
310. Not to prophesy falsely (Deut. 18:20) (CCN175).
311. Not to refrain from putting a false prophet to death nor to be in fear of him (Deut. 18:22).
Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
312. Not to make a graven image for worship; neither to make it oneself nor to have it made by others for worship (Ex. 20:4-5) (CCN9).
313. Not to make any figures for ornament, even if they are not worshipped (Ex. 20:20) (CCN144). MISINTERPRETATION OF THE TEXT.
314. Not to make idols even for others (Ex. 34:17; Lev. 19:4) (CCN10).
315. Not to use the ornament of any object of idolatrous worship (Deut. 7:25) (CCN17).
316. Not to make use of an idol or its accessory objects, offerings, or libations (Deut. 7:26) (CCN18).
317. Not to drink wine of idolaters (Deut. 32:38) (CCN15).
318. Not to worship an idol (Ex. 20:5) (CCN12).
319. Not to bow down to an idol (Ex. 20:5) (CCN11).
320. Not to prophesy in the name of an idol (Ex. 23:13; Deut. 18:20) (CCN27).
321. Not to hearken to one who prophesies in the name of an idol (Deut. 13:4) (CCN22).
322. Not to lead the children of Israel astray to idolatry (Ex. 23:13) (CCN14).
323. Not to entice an Israelite (believer) to idolatry (Deut. 13:12) (CCN23).
324. To destroy idolatry and its appurtenances (Deut. 12:2-3).
325. Not to love the enticer to idolatry (Deut. 13:9) (CCN24).
326. Not to give up hating the enticer to idolatry (Deut. 13:9) (CCN25).
327. Not to save the enticer from capital punishment, but to stand by at his execution (Deut. 13:9).
328. A person whom he attempted to entice to idolatry shall not urge pleas for the acquittal of the enticer (Deut. 13:9) (CCN26).
329. A person whom he attempted to entice shall not refrain from giving evidence of the enticer's guilt, if he has such evidence (Deut. 13:9).
330. Not to swear by an idol to its worshipers, nor cause them to swear by it (Ex. 23:13) (CCN13).
331. Not to turn one's attention to idolatry (Lev. 19:4) (CCN16).
332. Not to adopt the institutions of idolaters nor their customs (Lev. 18:3; Lev. 20:23) (CCN21).
333. Not to pass a child through the fire to Molech (Lev. 18:21).
334. Not to suffer any one practicing witchcraft to live (Ex. 22:17).
335. Not to practice onein (observing times or seasons as favorable or unfavorable, using astrology) (Lev. 19:26) (CCN166).
336. Not to practice nachesh (doing things based on signs and portents; using charms and incantations) (Lev. 19:26) (CCN165).
337. Not to consult ovoth (ghosts) (Lev. 19:31) (CCN170).
338. Not to consult yid'onim (wizards) (Lev. 19:31) (CCN171).
339. Not to practice kisuf (magic using herbs, stones and objects that people use) (Deut. 18:10) (CCN168).
340. Not to practice kessem (a general term for magical practices) (Deut. 18:10) (CCN167).
341. Not to practice the art of a chover chaver (casting spells over snakes and scorpions) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN169).
342. Not to enquire of an ob (a ghost) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN172).
343. Not to seek the maytim (dead) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN174).
344. Not to enquire of a yid'oni (wizard) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN173).
345. Not to remove the entire beard, like the idolaters (Lev. 19:27) (CCN177).
346. Not to round the corners of the head, as the idolatrous priests do (Lev. 19:27) (CCN176).
347. Not to cut oneself or make incisions in one's flesh in grief, like the idolaters (Lev. 19:28; Deut. 14:1) (CCN28).
348. Not to tattoo the body like the idolaters (Lev. 19:28) (CCN163).
349. Not to make a bald spot for the dead (Deut. 14:1) (CCN164).
350. Not to plant a tree for worship (Deut. 16:21).
351. Not to set up a pillar (for worship) (Deut. 16:22) (CCN162).
352. Not to show favor to idolaters (Deut. 7:2) (CCN20).
353. Not to make a covenant with the seven (Canaanite, idolatrous) nations (Ex. 23:32; Deut. 7:2).
354. Not to settle idolaters in our land (Ex. 23:33) (CCI26).
355. To slay the inhabitants of a city that has become idolatrous and burn that city (Deut. 13:16-17).
356. Not to rebuild a city that has been led astray to idolatry (Deut. 13:17).
357. Not to make use of the property of city that has been so led astray (Deut. 13:18).
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
358. Not to cross-breed cattle of different species (Lev. 19:19) (CCN142).
359. Not to sow different kinds of seed together in one field (Lev. 19:19) (CCN107).
360. Not to eat the fruit of a tree for three years from the time it was planted (Lev. 19:23) (CCN105).
361. That the fruit of fruit-bearing trees in the fourth year of their planting shall be sacred like the second tithe and eaten in Jerusalem (Lev. 19:24) (CCI16).
362. Not to sow grain or herbs in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
363. Not to eat the produce of diverse seeds sown in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
364. Not to work with beasts of different species, yoked together (Deut. 22:10) (CCN180).
Clothing
365. That a man shall not wear women's clothing (Deut. 22:5) (CCN179).
366. That a woman should not wear men's clothing (Deut. 22:5) (CCN178).
367. Not to wear garments made of wool and linen mixed together (Deut. 22:11) (CCN181).
The Firstborn
368. To redeem the firstborn human male (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20; Num. 18:15) (CCA54).
369. To redeem the firstling of an ass (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20) (CCA55).
370. To break the neck of the firstling of an ass if it is not redeemed (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20) (CCA56).
371. Not to redeem the firstling of a clean beast (Num. 18:17) (CCN109).
Kohanim and Levites
372. That the kohanim shall put on priestly vestments for the service (Ex. 28:2).
373. Not to tear the High Kohein's robe (Ex. 28:32).
374. That the kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary at all times (i.e., at times when he is not performing service) (Lev. 16:2).
375. That the ordinary kohein shall not defile himself by contact with any dead, other than immediate relatives (Lev. 21:1-3) (CCN141).
376. That the kohanim defile themselves for their deceased relatives (by attending their burial), and mourn for them like other Israelites (believers), who are commanded to mourn for their relatives (Lev. 21:3) (CCA59).
377. That a kohein who had an immersion during the day (to cleanse him from his uncleanness) shall not serve in the Sanctuary until after sunset (Lev. 21:6).
378. That a kohein shall not marry a divorced woman (Lev. 21:7) (CCN140).
379. That a kohein shall not marry a harlot (Lev. 21:7) (CCN138).
380. That a kohein shall not marry a profaned woman (Lev. 21:7) (CCN139).
381. To show honor to a kohein, and to give him precedence in all things that are holy (Lev. 21:8) (CCA50).
382. That a High Kohein shall not defile himself with any dead, even if they are relatives (Lev. 21:11).
383. That a High Kohein shall not go (under the same roof) with a dead body (Lev. 21:11) It has been learnt by tradition that a kohein, who does so, violates the prohibition, "Neither shall he go in ", and also the prohibition "He shall not defile himself".
384. That the High Kohein shall marry a virgin (Lev. 21:13).
385. That the High Kohein shall not marry a widow (Lev. 21:14).
386. That the High Kohein shall not cohabit with a widow, even without marriage, because he profanes her (Lev. 21:15).
387. That a person with a physical blemish shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 21:17).
388. That a kohein with a temporary blemish shall not serve there (Lev. 21:21).
389. That a person with a physical blemish shall not enter the Sanctuary further than the altar (Lev. 21:23).
390. That a kohein who is unclean shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 22:2-3).
391. To send the unclean out of the Camp of the Shechinah, that is, out of the Sanctuary (Num. 5:2).
392. That a kohein who is unclean shall not enter the courtyard (Num. 5:2-3) This refers to the Camp of the Shechinah.
393. That the kohanim shall bless Israel (Num. 6:23) (CCA58).
394. To set apart a portion of the dough for the kohein (Num. 15:20) (CCA57).
395. That the Levites shall not occupy themselves with the service that belongs to the kohanim, nor the kohanim with that belonging to the Levites (Num. 18:3).
396. That one not a descendant of Aaron in the male line shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Num. 18:4-7).
397. That the Levite shall serve in the Sanctuary (Num. 18:23).
398. To give the Levites cities to dwell in, these to serve also as cities of refuge (Num. 35:2).
399. That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any portion of territory in the land (of Israel) (Deut. 18:1).
400. That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any share of the spoil (at the conquest of the Promised Land) (Deut. 18:1).
401. That the kohanim shall serve in the Sanctuary in divisions, but on festivals, they all serve together (Deut. 18:6-8).
T'rumah, Tithes and Taxes
402. That an uncircumcised person shall not eat of the t'rumah (heave offering), and the same applies to other holy things. This rule is inferred from the law of the Paschal offering, by similarity of phrase (Ex. 12:44-45 and Lev. 22:10) but it is not explicitly set forth in the Torah. Traditionally, it has been learnt that the rule that the uncircumcised must not eat holy things is an essential principle of the Torah and not an enactment of the Scribes.
403. Not to alter the order of separating the t'rumah and the tithes; the separation be in the order first-fruits at the beginning, then the t'rumah, then the first tithe, and last the second tithe (Ex. 22:28) (CCI19).
404. To give half a shekel every year (to the Sanctuary for provision of the public sacrifices) (Ex. 30:13).
405. That a kohein who is unclean shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:3-4).
406. That a person who is not a kohein or the wife or unmarried daughter of a kohein shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:10).
407. That a sojourner with a kohein or his hired servant shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:10).
408. Not to eat tevel (something from which the t'rumah and tithe have not yet been separated) (Lev. 22:15).
409. To set apart the tithe of the produce (one tenth of the produce after taking out t'rumah) for the Levites (Lev. 27:30; Num. 18:24) (CCI12).
410. To tithe cattle (Lev. 27:32).
411. Not to sell the tithe of the herd (Lev. 27:32-33).
412. That the Levites shall set apart a tenth of the tithes, which they had received from the Israelites, and give it to the kohanim (called the t'rumah of the tithe) (Num. 18:26) (CCI13).
413. Not to eat the second tithe of cereals outside Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17).
414. Not to consume the second tithe of the vintage outside of Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17).
415. Not to consume the second tithe of the oil outside of Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17).
416. Not to forsake the Levites (Deut. 12:19); but their gifts (dues) should be given to them, so that they might rejoice therewith on each and every festival.
417. To set apart the second tithe in the first, second, fourth and fifth years of the sabbatical cycle to be eaten by its owner in Jerusalem (Deut. 14:22) (CCI14) (today, it is set aside but not eaten in Jerusalem).
418. To set apart the second tithe in the third and sixth year of the sabbatical cycle for the poor (Deut. 14:28-29) (CCI15).
419. To give the kohein the due portions of the carcass of cattle (Deut. 18:3) (CCA51).
420. To give the first of the fleece to the kohein (Deut. 18:4) (CCA52).
421. To set apart t'rumah g'dolah (the great heave-offering, that is, a small portion of the grain, wine and oil) for the kohein (Deut. 18:4) (CCI11).
422. Not to expend the proceeds of the second tithe on anything but food and drink (Deut. 26:14). Anything outside of things necessary for sustenance comes within the class in the phrase "Given for the dead".
423. Not to eat the Second Tithe, even in Jerusalem, in a state of uncleanness, until the tithe had been redeemed (Deut. 26:14).
424. Not to eat the Second Tithe, when mourning (Deut. 26:14).
425. To make the declaration, when bringing the second tithe to the Sanctuary (Deut. 26:13) (CCI17).
The Temple, the Sanctuary and Sacred Objects
426. Not to build an altar of hewn stone (Ex. 20:22).
427. Not to mount the altar by steps (Ex. 20:23).
428. To build the Sanctuary (Ex. 25:8).
429. Not to remove the staves from the Ark (Ex. 25:15).
430. To set the showbread and the frankincense before the L-rd every Shabbat (Ex. 25:30).
431. To kindle lights in the Sanctuary (Ex. 27:21).
432. That the breastplate shall not be loosened from the ephod (Ex. 28:28).
433. To offer up incense twice daily (Ex. 30:7).
434. Not to offer strange incense nor any sacrifice upon the golden altar (Ex. 30:9).
435. That the kohein shall wash his hands and feet at the time of service (Ex. 30:19).
436. To prepare the oil of anointment and anoint high kohanim and kings with it (Ex. 30:31).
437. Not to compound oil for lay use after the formula of the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32-33) (CCN145).
438. Not to anoint a stranger with the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32).
439. Not to compound anything after the formula of the incense (Ex. 30:37) (CCN146).
440. That he who, in error, makes unlawful use of sacred things, shall make restitution of the value of his trespass and add a fifth (Lev. 5:16).
441. To remove the ashes from the altar (Lev. 6:3).
442. To keep fire always burning on the altar of the burnt-offering (Lev. 6:6).
443. Not to extinguish the fire on the altar (Lev. 6:6).
444. That a kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary with disheveled hair (Lev. 10:6).
445. That a kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary with torn garments (Lev. 10:6).
446. That the kohein shall not leave the Courtyard of the Sanctuary, during service (Lev. 10:7).
447. That an intoxicated person shall not enter the Sanctuary nor give decisions in matters of the Law (Lev. 10:9-11).
448. To revere the Sanctuary (Lev. 19:30) (today, this applies to synagogues) (CCA18).
449. That when the Ark is carried, it should be carried on the shoulder (Num. 7:9).
450. To observe the second Passover (Num. 9:11).
451. To eat the flesh of the Paschal lamb on it, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs (Num. 9:11).
452. Not to leave any flesh of the Paschal lamb brought on the second Passover until the morning (Num. 9:12).
453. Not to break a bone of the Paschal lamb brought on the second Passover (Num. 9:12).
454. To sound the trumpets at the offering of sacrifices and in times of trouble (Num. 10:9-10).
455. To watch over the Sanctuary continually (Num. 18:2).
456. Not to allow the Sanctuary to remain unwatched (Num. 18:5).
457. That an offering shall be brought by one who has in error committed a trespass against sacred things, or robbed, or lain carnally with a bond-maid betrothed to a man, or denied what was deposited with him and swore falsely to support his denial. This is called a guilt-offering for a known trespass.
458. Not to destroy anything of the Sanctuary, of synagogues, or of houses of study, nor erase the holy names (of G-d); nor may sacred scriptures be destroyed (Deut. 12:2-4) (CCN157).
Sacrifices and Offerings
459. To sanctify the firstling of clean cattle and offer it up (Ex. 13:2; Deut. 15:19) (at the present time, it is not offered up) (CCA53).
460. To slay the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:6).
461. To eat the flesh of the Paschal sacrifice on the night of the fifteenth of Nissan (Ex. 12:8).
462. Not to eat the flesh of the Paschal lamb raw or sodden (Ex. 12:9).
463. Not to leave any portion of the flesh of the Paschal sacrifice until the morning unconsumed (Ex. 12:10).
464. Not to give the flesh of the Paschal lamb to an Israelite who had become an apostate (Ex. 12:43).
465. Not to give flesh of the Paschal lamb to a stranger who lives among you to eat (Ex. 12:45).
466. Not to take any of the flesh of the Paschal lamb from the company's place of assembly (Ex. 12:46).
467. Not to break a bone of the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:46).
468. That the uncircumcised shall not eat of the flesh of the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:48).
469. Not to slaughter the Paschal lamb while there is chametz (Leaven) in the home (Ex. 23:18; Ex. 24:25).
470. Not to leave the part of the Paschal lamb that should be burnt on the altar until the morning, when it will no longer be fit to be burnt (Ex. 23:18; Ex. 24:25).
471. Not to go up to the Sanctuary for the festival without bringing an offering (Ex. 23:15).
472. To bring the first fruits to the Sanctuary (Ex. 23:19).
473. That the flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33).
474. That one not of the seed of Aaron, shall not eat the flesh of the holy sacrifices (Ex. 29:33).
475. To observe the procedure of the burnt-offering (Lev. 1:3).
476. To observe the procedure of the meal-offering (Lev. 2:1).
477. Not to offer up leaven or honey (Lev. 2:11).
478. That every sacrifice be salted (Lev. 2:13).
479. Not to offer up any offering unsalted (Lev. 2:13).
480. That the Court of Judgment shall offer up a sacrifice if they have erred in a judicial pronouncement (Lev. 4:13).
481. That an individual shall bring a sin-offering if he has sinned in error by committing a transgression, the conscious violation of which is punished with excision (Lev. 4:27-28).
482. To offer a sacrifice of varying value in accordance with one's means (Lev. 5:7).
483. Not to sever completely the head of a fowl brought as a sin-offering (Lev. 5:8).
484. Not to put olive oil in a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
485. Not to put frankincense on a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
486. That an individual shall bring an offering if he is in doubt as to whether he has committed a sin for which one has to bring a sin-offering. This is called a guilt-offering for doubtful sins (Lev. 5:17-19).
487. That the remainder of the meal offerings shall be eaten (Lev. 6:9).
488. Not to allow the remainder of the meal offerings to become leavened (Lev. 6:10).
489. That the High Kohein shall offer a meal offering daily (Lev. 6:13).
490. Not to eat of the meal offering brought by the kohanim (Lev. 6:16).
491. To observe the procedure of the sin-offering (Lev. 6:18).
492. Not to eat of the flesh of sin offerings, the blood of which is brought within the Sanctuary and sprinkled towards the Veil (Lev. 6:23).
493. To observe the procedure of the guilt-offering (Lev. 7:1).
494. To observe the procedure of the peace-offering (Lev. 7:11).
495. To burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has remained over (Lev. 7:17).
496. Not to eat of sacrifices that are eaten beyond the appointed time for eating them (Lev. 7:18) The penalty is excision.
497. Not to eat of holy things that have become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
498. To burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
499. That a person who is unclean shall not eat of things that are holy (Lev. 7:20).
500. A kohein's daughter who profaned herself shall not eat of the holy things, neither of the heave offering nor of the breast, nor of the shoulder of peace offerings (Lev. 10:14, Lev. 22:12).
501. That a woman after childbirth shall bring an offering when she is clean (Lev. 12:6).
502. That the leper shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed (Lev. 14:10).
503. That a man having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed of his issue (Lev. 15:13-15).
504. That a woman having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after she is cleansed of her issue (Lev. 15:28-30).
505. To observe, on Yom Kippur, the service appointed for that day, regarding the sacrifice, confessions, sending away of the scapegoat, etc. (Lev. 16:3-34).
506. Not to slaughter beasts set apart for sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Lev. 17:3-4).
507. Not to eat flesh of a sacrifice that has been left over (beyond the time appointed for its consumption) (Lev. 19:8).
508. Not to sanctify blemished cattle for sacrifice on the altar (Lev. 22:20). This text prohibits such beasts being set apart for sacrifice on the altar.
509. That every animal offered up shall be without blemish (Lev. 22:21).
510. Not to inflict a blemish on cattle set apart for sacrifice (Lev. 22:21).
511. Not to slaughter blemished cattle as sacrifices (Lev. 22:22).
512. Not to burn the limbs of blemished cattle upon the altar (Lev. 22:22).
513. Not to sprinkle the blood of blemished cattle upon the altar (Lev. 22:24).
514. Not to offer up a blemished beast that comes from non-Israelites (unbelievers) (Lev. 22:25).
515. That sacrifices of cattle can only take place when they are at least eight days old (Lev. 22:27).
516. Not to leave any flesh of the thanksgiving offering until the morning (Lev. 22:30).
517. To offer up the meal-offering of the Omer on the morrow after the first day of Passover, together with one lamb (Lev. 23:10).
518. Not to eat bread made of new grain before the Omer of barley has been offered up on the second day of Passover (Lev. 23:14) (CCN101).
519. Not to eat roasted grain of the new produce before that time (Lev. 23:14) (CCN102).
520. Not to eat fresh ears of the new grain before that time (Lev. 23:14) (CCN103).
521. To bring on Shavu'ot loaves of bread together with the sacrifices which are then offered up in connection with the loaves (Lev. 23:17-20).
522. To offer up an additional sacrifice on Passover (Lev. 23:36).
523. That one who vows to the L-rd the monetary value of a person shall pay the amount appointed in the Scriptural portion (Lev. 27:2-8).
524. If a beast is exchanged for one that had been set apart as an offering, both become sacred (Lev. 27:10).
525. Not to exchange a beast set aside for sacrifice (Lev. 27:10).
526. That one who vows to the L-rd the monetary value of an unclean beast shall pay its value (Lev. 27:11-13).
527. That one who vows the value of his house shall pay according to the appraisal of the kohein (Lev. 27:11-13).
528. That one who sanctifies to the L-rd a portion of his field shall pay according to the estimation appointed in the Scriptural portion (Lev. 27:16-24).
529. Not to transfer a beast set apart for sacrifice from one class of sacrifices to another (Lev. 27:26).
530. To decide in regard to dedicated property as to which is sacred to the Lord and which belongs to the kohein (Lev. 27:28).
531. Not to sell a field devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
532. Not to redeem a field devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
533. To make confession before the L-rd of any sin that one has committed, when bringing a sacrifice and at other times (Num. 5:6-7) (CCA33).
534. Not to put olive oil in the meal-offering of a woman suspected of adultery (Num. 5:15).
535. Not to put frankincense on it (Num. 5:15).
536. To offer up the regular sacrifices daily (two lambs as burnt offerings) (Num. 28:3).
537. To offer up an additional sacrifice every Shabbat (two lambs) (Num. 28:9).
538. To offer up an additional sacrifice every New Moon (Num. 28:11).
539. To bring an additional offering on Shavu'ot (Num. 28:26-27).
540. To offer up an additional sacrifice on Rosh Hashanah (Num. 29:1-6).
541. To offer up an additional sacrifice on Yom Kippur (Num. 29:7-8).
542. To offer up an additional sacrifice on Sukkot (Num. 29:12-34).
543. To offer up an additional offering on Shemini Atzeret, which is a festival by itself (Num. 29:35-38).
544. To bring all offerings, whether obligatory or freewill, on the first festival after these were incurred (Deut. 12:5-6).
545. Not to offer up sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:13).
546. To offer all sacrifices in the Sanctuary (Deut. 12:14).
547. To redeem cattle set apart for sacrifices that contracted disqualifying blemishes, after which they may be eaten by anyone. (Deut. 12:15).
548. Not to eat of the unblemished firstling outside Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17).
549. Not to eat the flesh of the burnt-offering (Deut. 12:17). This is a Prohibition applying to every trespasser, not to enjoy any of the holy things. If he does so, he commits a trespass.
550. That the kohanim shall not eat the flesh of the sin-offering or guilt-offering outside the Courtyard (of the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:17).
551. Not to eat of the flesh of the sacrifices that are holy in a minor degree, before the blood has been sprinkled (on the altar), (Deut. 12:17).
552. That the kohein shall not eat the first-fruits before they are set down in the Courtyard (of the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:17).
553. To take trouble to bring sacrifices to the Sanctuary from places outside the land of Israel (Deut. 12:26).
554. Not to eat the flesh of beasts set apart as sacrifices, that have been rendered unfit to be offered up by deliberately inflicted blemish (Deut. 14:3).
555. Not to do work with cattle set apart for sacrifice (Deut. 15:19).
556. Not to shear beasts set apart for sacrifice (Deut. 15:19).
557. Not to leave any portion of the festival offering brought on the fourteenth of Nissan unto the third day (Deut. 16:4).
558. Not to offer up a beast that has a temporary blemish (Deut. 17:1).
559. Not to bring sacrifices out of the hire of a harlot or price of a dog (apparently a euphemism for sodomy) (Deut. 23:19).
560. To read the portion prescribed on bringing the first fruits (Deut. 26:5-10).
Ritual Purity and Impurity
561. That eight species of creeping things defile by contact (Lev. 11:29-30).
562. That foods become defiled by contact with unclean things (Lev. 11:34).
563. That anyone who touches the carcass of a beast that died of itself shall be unclean (Lev. 11:39).
564. That a lying-in woman is unclean like a menstruating woman (in terms of uncleanness) (Lev. 12:2-5).
565. That a leper is unclean and defiles (Lev. 13:2-46).
566. That the leper shall be universally recognized as such by the prescribed marks. So too, all other unclean persons should declare themselves as such (Lev. 13:45).
567. That a leprous garment is unclean and defiles (Lev. 13:47-49).
568. That a leprous house defiles (Lev. 14:34-46).
569. That a man, having a running issue, defiles (Lev. 15:1-15).
570. That the seed of copulation defiles (Lev. 15:16).
571. That purification from all kinds of defilement shall be effected by immersion in the waters of a mikvah (Lev. 15:16).
572. That a menstruating woman is unclean and defiles others (Lev. 15:19-24).
573. That a woman, having a running issue, defiles (Lev. 15:25-27).
574. To carry out the ordinance of the Red Heifer so that its ashes will always be available (Num. 19:9).
575. That a corpse defiles (Num. 19:11-16).
576. That the waters of separation defile one who is clean, and cleanse the unclean from pollution by a dead body (Num. 19:19-22).
Lepers and Leprosy
577. Not to drove off the hair of the scall (Lev. 13:33).
578. That the procedure of cleansing leprosy, whether of a man or of a house, takes place with cedar-wood, hyssop, scarlet thread, two birds, and running water (Lev. 14:1-7).
579. That the leper shall shave all his hair (Lev. 14:9).
580. Not to pluck out the marks of leprosy (Deut. 24:8).
The King
581. Not to curse a ruler, that is, the King or the head of the College in the land of Israel (Ex. 22:27).
582. To appoint a king who G-d chooses (Deut. 17:15). This king is Yeshua (Jesus)
583. Not to appoint as ruler over Israel, one who comes from non-Israelites (Deut. 17:15).
584. That the King shall not acquire an excessive number of horses (Deut. 17:16).
585. That the King shall not take an excessive number of wives (Deut. 17:17).
586. That he shall not accumulate an excessive quantity of gold and silver (Deut. 17:17).
587. That the King shall write a scroll of the Torah for himself, in addition to the one that every person should write, so that he writes two scrolls (Deut. 17:18).
Nazarites
588. That a Nazarite shall not drink wine, or anything mixed with wine which tastes like wine; and even if the wine or the mixture has turned sour, it is prohibited to him (Num. 6:3).
589. That he shall not eat fresh grapes (Num. 6:3).
590. That he shall not eat dried grapes (raisins) (Num. 6:3).
591. That he shall not eat the kernels of the grapes (Num. 6:4).
592. That he shall not eat of the skins of the grapes (Num. 6:4).
593. That the Nazarite shall permit his hair to grow (Num. 6:5).
594. That the Nazarite shall not cut his hair (Num. 6:5).
595. That he shall not enter any covered structure where there is a dead body (Num. 6:6).
596. That a Nazarite shall not defile himself for any dead person (by being in the presence of the corpse) (Num. 6:7).
597. That the Nazarite shall shave his hair when he brings his offerings at the completion of the period of his Nazariteship, or within that period if he has become defiled (Num. 6:9).
Wars
598. That those engaged in warfare shall not fear their enemies nor be panic-stricken by them during battle (Deut. 3:22, 7:21, 20:3).
599. To anoint a special kohein (to speak to the soldiers) in a war (Deut. 20:2).
600. In a permissive war (as distinguished from obligatory ones), to observe the procedure prescribed in the Torah (Deut. 20:10).
601. Not to keep alive any individual of the seven Canaanite nations (Deut. 20:16).
602. To exterminate the seven Canaanite nations from the land of Israel (Deut. 20:17).
603. Not to destroy fruit trees (wantonly or in warfare) (Deut. 20:19-20) (CCN191).
604. To deal with a beautiful woman taken captive in war in the manner prescribed in the Torah (Deut. 21:10-14).
605. Not to sell a woman, (taken captive in war) (Deut. 21:14).
606. Not to degrade a woman (taken captive in war) to the condition of a bondwoman (Deut. 21:14).
607. Not to offer peace to the Ammonites and the Moabites before waging war on them, as should be done to other nations (Deut. 23:7).
608. That anyone who is unclean shall not enter the Camp of the Levites (Deut. 23:11) (according to the Talmud, in the present day this means the Temple mount) (CCN193).
609. To have a place outside the camp for sanitary purposes (Deut. 23:13).
610. To keep that place sanitary (Deut. 23:14-15).
611. Always to remember what Amalek did (Deut. 25:17) (CCA76).
612. That the evil done to us by Amalek shall not be forgotten (Deut. 25:19) (CCN194).
613. To destroy the seed of Amalek (Deut. 25:19) (CCA77).
 
one of the ways that i have read about in which the pharisees used legalism to circumvent the law about the sabbath day's journey was to place minor personal items at certain points around the area and thus designate that location as a dwelling place of theirs. on the sabbath they could travel at will, being never more than a sabbath day's journey from any one of those "dwellings".

as one can see from reading ephraim's list, the 613 laws were not additions to YHWH's laws but refinements and restatements of what YHWH had already given them in scripture.
 
I found a very interesting verse in Jeremiah 7:22,23 the other day that deals with this topic directly.

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices:
But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you

If you search Exodus you will find this in Exodus 19:5 on the very first occasion of Pentecost.

Josephus also mentions that God only gave 10 commandments on Sinai. The rest of the commandments happened because the people were so zealous to serve God that they asked Moses for more! Antiquities of the Jews 3.5.4&5.

Kind of gives new meaning to the Law of Moses and "If you love me, keep MY commandments"
 
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