ELTBefore Dalet ד
The *ד* (Dalet) represents a command from God, where no discussion is allowed. It signifies the absolute authority of God's will and His direct instructions, which require obedience without question or hesitation. In Scripture, God often issues commands that are to be followed without debate, highlighting His sovereignty and the need for humanity to submit to His will.
Here are some verses that emphasize God's commands and His expectation for us to obey without discussion:
**God’s Commandments and Authority**
1. ▸ ± Genesis 1:3
*"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."* - This is the first of many divine commands in Scripture. God speaks, and it is done—there is no discussion or delay, demonstrating His authority in creation.
2. ▸ ± Exodus 20:3
*"You shall have no other gods before me."* - This is the first of the Ten Commandments, given by God with no room for negotiation. It establishes the foundational truth that God alone is worthy of worship.
3. ▸ ± Deuteronomy 5:33
*"Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess."* - God commands His people to walk in obedience to His laws without deviation, highlighting the expectation of obedience to His commands.
4. ▸ ± Matthew 28:18-20
*"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.'"* - Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples, teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. This reflects the absolute authority of Christ's command to His disciples.
5. ▸ ± John 14:15
*"If you love me, keep my commandments."* - Jesus makes it clear that love for Him is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments, with no room for negotiation.
6. ▸ ± Romans 6:17
*"But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance."* - The Apostle Paul speaks of obedience to the teachings of God, recognizing that submission to God's commands is a sign of true transformation.
7. ▸ ± James 1:22
*"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."* - James calls for action in response to God’s Word, emphasizing that obedience to God's commands is essential and non-negotiable.
**Conclusion**
The *ד* (Dalet) represents God’s commands, which are given with the expectation of immediate and unquestioning obedience. These verses emphasize the authority of God and the need for humanity to submit to His will without debate. Obeying God's commandments is a demonstration of our love for Him and our submission to His sovereignty.
