Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let Everyone be Swift to Hear, Slow to speak and Wrath – Episode 564
James 1:19
עַל כֵּן, אַחַי אֲהוּבַי, יְהֵא כָּל אִישׁ מָהִיר לִשְׁמֹעַ, בִּלְתִּי נֶחְפָּז לְדַבֵּר וְקָשֶׁה לִכְעֹס,
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James 1:19
1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; (NASB)
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Notice how James 1:19 echoes several foundational principles found in the Torah, even if not phrased identically. Here’s how each part of that verse finds resonance in the Five Books of Moshe – Swift to Hear: In Exodus 19:5 “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant…” The Hebrew word for “obey” is shema, which also means “hear.” Listening is deeply tied to obedience in Torah language. In Deuteronomy 6:4–5 the Shema begins with a call to listen attentively — not just with ears, but with heart and soul. It’s a posture of receptivity to divine instruction. Slow to Speak: In Leviticus 10:1–3 Nadab and Abihu offer “strange fire” without divine instruction. God’s response is severe, and Moses reminds Aaron to remain silent. This moment underscores the danger of speaking or acting presumptuously in sacred matters. In Numbers 12:1–8 Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses. God rebukes them, for speaking hastily, especially in judgment or criticism, leads to divine correction. Slow to Wrath: In Genesis 4:6–7 God warns Cain: “Why are you angry? … Sin is crouching at the door.” A direct caution against impulsive anger (wrath), showing its destructive potential. Note how in Exodus 34:6 when God reveals His character to Moses, He describes Himself as “slow to anger.” This divine trait is presented as a model for human behavior throughout the Torah and later writings. When James speaks on listening, restraint in speech, and temperance in emotion he is teaching Torah. This is how the NT and James taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
