Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Stand Fast with Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace – Episode 718

Bits of Torah Truths – #Torah Concept in the NT: Stand Fast with Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace – Episode 718

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 strong conceptual foundations for Paul’s command in Ephesians 6:14–15 to “stand fast” with “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” In Torah language, this corresponds to standing firm in the covenant, walking in God’s ways, and carrying God’s message of peace and blessing.

– Torah Parallel to Standing Fast with Feet of Peace –

1. Standing fast in Torah, the Torah repeatedly commands Israel to remain firm and unmoved in their covenant loyalty. Exodus 14:13, Deuteronomy 5:32, 10:20, 11:22.
2. Feet prepared for movement in Torah. The Torah uses the imagery of feet prepared for decisive movement in obedience to God. Exodus 12:11, Deuteronomy 1:21, 11:24.
3. Walking in God’s ways as the Torah foundation for “gospel of peace.” The Torah repeatedly describes the covenant life as a “walk.” Deuteronomy 5:33, 8:6, 10:12.
4. Peace in Torah as the result of covenant faithfulness. The Torah consistently links peace (shalom) with obedience and covenant alignment. Leviticus 26:6, Numbers 6:24-26, Deuteronomy 28:1-7.
5. Preparation in Torah: readiness to obey and proclaim. The Torah repeatedly commands Israel to be prepared, alert, and ready to act. Exodus 12:11, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 32:46.

– Context Synthesis –

• Stand fast Exod 14:13; Deut 5:32; 10:20; 11:22 Covenant stability and loyalty.
• Feet shod / prepared Exod 12:11; Deut 11:24; 1:21 Readiness to move at God’s command.
• Walk in God’s ways Deut 5:33; 8:6; 10:12 Life as a covenant walk.
• Peace (shalom) Lev 26:6; Num 6:24–26; Deut 28:1–7 Wholeness and blessing from obedience.
• Preparation of the gospel of peace Deut 6:6–7; 32:46 Readiness to carry God’s message and live His ways.

– Core Insight –

Paul’s imagery of “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” is rooted in Torah themes: Stand firm in covenant loyalty, be ready to move at God’s command, Walk in God’s ways, Live in and carry God’s peace, Prepare yourself by internalizing God’s words. Ephesians 6 reframes these Torah foundations into a unified metaphor of spiritual readiness and covenant faithfulness expressed through Messiah. This is how Paul taught Torah in the NT, the Torah has not passed away!

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