Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Put Away Clamor – Episode 672
Ephesians 4:31
הָסִירוּ מִכֶּם כָּל מְרִירוּת וְחֵמָה וְכַעַס וּצְעָקָה וְגִדּוּף וְכָל רִשְׁעָה.
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Ephesians 4:31
4:31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. (NASB)
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Clamor in Ephesians 4:31 refers to loud quarreling, shouting, or disruptive contention. The Torah doesn’t use that exact word, but it does legislate against strife, contentious speech, and disorderly outcry emphasizing peace, restraint, and respectful communication.
– Torah Parallels to “Put Away Clamor” –
- Numbers 16:1–3, 41–50 Korah’s rebellion: the people “assembled against Moses and Aaron” with loud protest. The Torah condemns noisy rebellion and shows its destructive outcome.
- Exodus 32:25 Golden Calf episode: “the people were running wild” (chaotic shouting and disorder). Disorderly clamor is tied to idolatry; the Torah portrays clamor as chaos leading to sin.
- Deuteronomy 25:1–2 Judges must settle disputes fairly, not through shouting matches. The Torah replaces clamor with structured justice.
- Numbers 11:1 “The people complained in the hearing of the LORD… and His anger was kindled.” The Torah warns against clamorous grumbling against God.
- Exodus 14:10–14 The people cry out in fear at the Red Sea; Moses says, “The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” The Torah teaches us to have trust and silence instead of noisy panic.
– Key Observations –
- Clamor as Rebellion: Torah narratives often equate clamorous shouting with rebellion against God or leaders (Korah, Golden Calf, wilderness complaints).
- Clamor vs. Peace: Moses repeatedly instructs Israel to be silent and trust God rather than cry out in panic or protest.
- Clamor vs. Justice: Torah channels disputes into judicial processes (Deut. 25), preventing noisy quarrels from escalating.
- Clamor as Distrust: Complaining and loud grumbling are depicted as faithless acts that provoke divine anger.
The Torah frames clamor as chaotic, rebellious, and faithless noise that undermines covenantal order. Instead, it prescribes silence, trust, and orderly justice. Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 4:31 to “put away clamor” echoes these truths. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT; the Torah has not passed away!
