Romans 10:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses explained how righteousness through the law works: if you can actually do everything the law requires, then you'll live by it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses said the law's deal is simple, follow it perfectly, and you're good to go.

📚 Historical Context

In the Old Testament, Moses received the Law from God and presented it to the Israelites as a covenant that promised life to those who fully obeyed its commands, as seen in books like Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Paul, writing his letter to the Romans around AD 57 to a church in a diverse Roman culture, quotes this to highlight the limitations of the Law in achieving true righteousness. This sets up Paul's argument that the Law reveals human sinfulness and points to the need for faith in Christ.

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