Sivan 21
Witness
“The WITNESS of יהוה is trustworthy, making wise
the simple …” (Ps 19:7 ISR, emphasis mine)
Most translations of this verse use the word ‘testimony’
instead of ‘witness’; both are correct, as what does a witness do, except give
testimony! The Hebrew word that is found
here is the word ‛êdûth (Strong’s H5715) and means testimony or witness, but can also include
within the meaning the evidence that is actually being given. This same word ‛êdûth is
also found in Ex 25:22, referring to the ‘Ark of the Witness’, or Testimony,
the Ark which contained those items that Elohim instructed Moses to place
therein (see Heb 9:4). These items were
the ‘evidence’, or ‘witness’, of the greatness of our Creator, a testimony that
can not be disputed.
What, specifically, is the ‘witness’ that is being referred to here in
our opening verse? It is Torah, the
strongest testimony and evidence we have of the sovereignty of our Elohim. Within every letter and word of this amazing
document we find confirmation of the enormity of our Creator. We see His greatness, His wisdom, His
government, His love for His chosen people, His compassion, His justice, His
faithfulness, and His divine instructions in moral and righteous living, all of
which is written down for our
benefit.
And yet, how does this ‘make wise the simple’? This is a ‘no-brainer’, really; we become
wise by being obedient to the instructions that Elohim has laid out for
us. Is it not wisdom to choose life over
death? Unfortunately, there will be
those that ignore this option completely, believing that it does not pertain to
them, that the dictates of Torah are no longer applicable, having been down
away with. I implore you, brethren, let
none of us be found within the numbers of this
group, but let us be counted with those who find delight and security in the
teachings of Torah.
“I will never forget Your Precepts; for
with them You gave me life.” (Ps 119:93 HRB)
“The Torah of the wise
is a fountain of life, Turning one away from the snares of death.” (Pro 13:14 ISR)
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