Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Rejoice in the Lord – Episode 703
Philippians 3:1
וּבְכֵן, אַחַי, שִׂמְחוּ בָּאָדוֹן. לִכְתֹּב לָכֶם שׁוּב אֶת אוֹתוֹ דָּבָר אֵינֶנּוּ לְטֹרַח עָלַי, אַךְ לָכֶם זֶה מוֹסִיף לְבִטָּחוֹן.
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Philippians 3:1
3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. (NASB)
Philippians 4:4
4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! (NASB)
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The phrase “Rejoice in the Lord” (Phil. 3:1; 4:4) is deeply rooted in Torah theology. While the exact phrase does not appear in the Five Books of Moses, the concept is unmistakably present. The Torah repeatedly commands Israel to rejoice specifically in God Himself, His presence, His salvation, His covenant, His provision, and His nearness.
– Torah Parallels to “Rejoice in the Lord” (Phil. 3:1; 4:4) –
- Rejoicing Before the LORD (Joy Directed Toward God Himself) Deuteronomy 12:7, 12, 18 Israel is commanded to rejoice before the LORD your God.
- Rejoicing Before the LORD at the Feasts Deuteronomy 16:11, 14–15 Israel must rejoice before the LORD your God during the appointed feasts.
- Rejoicing in God’s Goodness and Salvation Deuteronomy 26:10–11 (First fruits) Israel rejoices in “every good thing the LORD your God has given you.”
- Joy in God’s Presence and Remembrance Numbers 10:10 Trumpets are blown over offerings “that you may be remembered before the LORD.”
- Joy in God’s Salvation and Deliverance (Narrative Parallels) Exodus 15:1–2, 20–21 After the Red Sea deliverance, Israel rejoices in the LORD: singing, dancing, and praising His salvation.
– Context Synthesis –
- Joy directed toward God Deut. 12 Rejoice before the LORD, Rejoice in the Lord.
- Joy in worship Deut. 16 Joy in God’s presence, Joy as worship.
- Joy in God’s goodness Deut. 26 Joy in God’s gifts, Joy in God’s grace.
- Joy in God’s nearness Num. 10 Joy in divine remembrance, Joy in the Lord’s nearness (Phil. 4:5).
- Joy in salvation Exod. 15 Joy in God’s deliverance, Joy in Christ’s salvation.
– Core Insight –
The Torah repeatedly commands Israel to rejoice in the LORD, in His presence, His salvation, His covenant, and His goodness. Paul’s command in Philippians is not a new idea; it is the Torah’s covenant joy, intensified and universalized in Messiah. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT; the Torah has not passed away!
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