Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let Your Speech be with Grace – Episode 524
Colossians 4:6
יִהְיוּ נָא דִּבְרֵיכֶם מְלֻוִּים תָּמִיד בְּחֵן וּמְתֻבָּלִים בְּמֶלַח, בְּאֹפֶן שֶׁתֵּדְעוּ אֵיךְ לְהָשִׁיב לְכָל שׁוֹאֵל.
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Colossians 4:6
4:6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. (NASB)
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The concept of gracious speech in Colossians 4:6 has strong parallels in the Torah. One key example from the Tanakh connects back to the Torah, Proverbs 15:1, which states: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” This aligns with the idea of speaking with grace and wisdom. The Torah-based parallel is found in Exodus 4:10-12, where Moses expresses concern about his ability to speak eloquently, and God reassures him that He will guide his speech. This reflects the idea that speech should be thoughtful and divinely guided. Additionally, Leviticus 19:16 warns against speaking slanderously, emphasizing the importance of kind and respectful communication. This theme is echoed by Paul according to Colossians. We note this is how the NT text and Paul taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
