Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let No One Suffer as a Murderer, Thief, or Gossip – Episode 574
1 Peter 4:15
רַק אַל יִסְבֹּל אִישׁ מִכֶּם כְּרוֹצֵחַ אוֹ כְּגַנָּב אוֹ כְּעוֹשֶׂה רָעָה אוֹ כְּמִתְעָרֵב בְּעִנְיְנֵי אֲחֵרִים.
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1 Peter 4:15
4:15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; (NASB)
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The exhortation in 1 Peter 4:15 to avoid suffering as a murderer, thief, evildoer, or busybody (gossip) echoes several foundational principles in the Torah. For example, Murderer – Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed.” Numbers 35:16–21 Details intentional vs. accidental killing and the consequences. The Torah consistently treats murder as a capital offense, emphasizing justice and the sanctity of life. Thief – Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal.” Exodus 22:1–4 Laws on restitution for theft, including double or fourfold repayment. Leviticus 6:1–5 Addresses deceit and theft, requiring confession and restitution. Theft is not just a legal violation; it’s a breach of covenantal trust and communal integrity. Evildoer – Deuteronomy 17:2–5 Addresses those who do evil in the sight of the Lord, especially idolatry. Leviticus 18 & 19 Lists various moral and ethical evils, from sexual immorality to injustice. In Deuteronomy 25:1–2 Judges are to distinguish between the righteous and the evildoer. We note the “Evildoer” in the Torah is often tied to rebellion against God’s commands and social corruption. Being a Busybody of gossip – While not a formal legal category, the Torah warns against gossip, slander, and meddling. Leviticus 19:16 “You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people.” Proverbs 26:17 “Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is one who meddles in a quarrel not his own.” The Torah emphasizes peace in the home and community, discouraging disruptive behavior. Peter’s warning aligns with the Torah’s ethical framework: suffering should come from righteousness, not wrongdoing. The Torah doesn’t just prohibit these behaviors, it outlines restorative justice, communal harmony, and covenantal responsibility. This is how Peter and the NT text taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
