Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Honor Kings and Rulers – Episode 467
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1 Peter 2:17
2:17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. (NASB)
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1 Peter 2:17
נַהֲגוּ כָּבוֹד בְּכָל אָדָם; אֶהֱבוּ אֶת הָאַחִים; יִרְאוּ אֶת אֱלֹהִים; כַּבְּדוּ אֶת הַמֶּלֶךְ.
The concept of honoring kings and rulers, as instructed in 1 Peter 2:17 (Honor the king), finds resonance in the Torah through its emphasis on the respect for and submission to God-appointed authority. In Deuteronomy 17:14-20, the Torah outlines the laws regarding the appointment of a king in Israel. The passage emphasizes that the king is to be chosen by God (Deuteronomy 17:15). This acknowledgment of divine authority in the selection of a ruler inherently commands respect for the position, as it is aligned with God’s will. The Torah also places clear limits on the king’s power, ensuring that the ruler remains humble and guided by God’s word. Additionally, Exodus 22:28 states: “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.” This verse explicitly prohibits speaking ill of rulers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect for leaders as representatives of law and order within the community. While this does not condone unjust leadership, it reinforces the value of respecting the office and the societal structures established by God. The Torah’s teaching on honoring rulers is rooted in the understanding that authority ultimately comes from God. This perspective provides a parallel to the NT instruction in 1 Peter 2:17. This is how the NT teaches Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
