Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Stand Fast with Breastplate of righteousness – Episode 717
Ephesians 6:14–15
עִמְדוּ כְּשֶׁהָאֱמֶת חֲגוּרָה עַל מָתְנֵיכֶם וְשִׁרְיוֹן הַצֶּדֶק לְבוּשְׁכֶם, וּכְשֶׁרַגְלֵיכֶם נְעוּלוֹת נְכוֹנוּת לִבְשׂוֹרַת הַשָּׁלוֹם.
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Ephesians 6:14–15
6:14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 6:15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; (NASB)
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The Torah contains clear foundations for Paul’s command in Ephesians 6:14–15 to “stand fast” with the “breastplate of righteousness.” In Torah language, this corresponds to standing firm in covenant loyalty, being protected by God’s righteousness, and living in the just and upright ways God commands.
– Torah Parallels to Standing Fast with Breastplate of Righteousness –
- Standing fast in Torah. Torah repeatedly commands Israel to remain firm, unmoved, and loyal to God’s covenant. Exodus 14:13, Deuteronomy 5:32, 10:20, 11:22.
- Righteousness in Torah as protection and stability. Torah presents righteousness (tsedaqah) as the foundation of life, blessing, and protection. Deuteronomy 6:25, 24:13, 32:4.
- Righteousness guarding the inner person. The breastplate protects the heart and vital organs. Torah uses different imagery, but the same idea appears: righteousness guards the inner life. Numbers 15:39, Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:6.
- Righteousness as the basis for standing firm. Torah consistently links righteousness with stability, life, and victory. Deuteronomy 4:40, 28:9, 32:46-47.
- Covenant obedience as a protective covering. While Torah does not use armor imagery, it uses the idea of God’s commands as a covering, binding, or protective guard. Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 6:6–8, 11:18.
– Context Synthesis –
- Stand fast Exod 14:13; Deut 5:32; 10:20; 11:22 Unwavering covenant loyalty.
- Righteousness as protection Deut 6:25; 24:13; 32:4 Righteousness stabilizes and guards’ life.
- Heart guarded by righteousness Deut 30:6; 10:16; Num 15:39 Inner life protected from corruption.
- Commands as protective covering Deut 6:6–8; 11:18; Exod 19:5 God’s words function as covenant armor.
– Core Insight –
Paul’s “breastplate of righteousness” is rooted in Torah’s covenant pattern: Stand firm and do not turn aside, Live in righteousness as defined by God’s commands, let righteousness guard the heart, Bind God’s truth to yourself as protection, Cling to God for stability and strength. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT, the Torah has not passed away!
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