What Is the Torah

What Is the Torah? 

Many believe that the Torah includes the first five books of Scripture. However, the Torah specifically refers to the instructions and rulings within these five books. These instructions, often called Laws, commandments, and mitzvot, were designed to govern the nation of the Hebrew Yisra’el and the construction of the Mishkan, the wilderness tabernacle. These laws are moral and ethical, with many serving as models for modern nations to regulate their populations. Psalms 19:7-11: The Torah of YAHWEH is perfect, restoring the inner person. The instruction of YAHWEH is sure, making wise the thoughtless. The precepts of YAHWEH are right, rejoicing the heart. The mitzvah of YAHWEH is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of YAHWEH is clean, enduring forever. The rulings of YAHWEH are true, they are righteous altogether, more desirable than gold, than much fine gold, also sweeter than honey or drippings from the honeycomb. Through them your servant is warned; in obeying them there is great reward.