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The Noahide (or Noachide) moral code of Seven Universal Commandments was given to Noah and his children after the Flood. It assured them that humanity would never degenerate into a jungle again. It prohibits (1) idolatry, (2) blasphemy, (3) homicide, (4) forbidden relations, (5) robbery, and (6) eating meat that was taken from a still-living animal (cruelty to animals), and it also includes a requirement (7) for societies to establish courts of justice. The details included in these fundamental commandments provide the guidelines for truly ethical behavior.
Read moreThis Divine Code is the foundation of all true morality. Ask Noah teaches about these eternal commandments in the light of their sources in the Torah of Moses, along with insights about the nature of creation and the important roles of all people as individuals and members of society. By fulfilling our potential within the context of this covenant, the spiritual goal for the creation is reached. This is how the world becomes a beautiful gem. where G-d will dwell with us in a revealed way!
Increase your knowledge of the One True G-d.
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Uphold righteousness in your judicial system.
And light up the world with acts of goodness & kindness!
Read moreG-d gave six commandments to Adam, and He added a seventh in the Covenant of the Rainbow with Noah.
Sources and Timeline for the 7 CommandmentsThe 7 Noahide Laws are coded in Genesis 2:16. Five are explicitly found in verses in Genesis, one is in Leviticus.
The Prohibition of IdolatryBelief in G-d & the prohibition of idolatry are the foundation of the Noahide Code.
The Prohibition of Blasphemy against G-dThe prohibition of blasphemy means not curse the Creator as He is known by His holy Names.
The Prohibition of TheftOne must be very careful about theft, since there are many details and one naturally covets money.
The Prohibition of Murder and InjuryThe Noahide prohibition of murder is given in Genesis 9:6, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, among man, his blood shall be shed.
The Prohibition of Forbidden Sexual RelationsGenesis states, "a man shall leave his father and his mother and cling to his wife, and they shall become one flesh".
Prohibition of Eating Meat of a Live Animal; Animal Welfare/Humane SlaughterDon't eat meat removed from a living land mammal or bird, such as bobbed lambs' tails.
The Command to Establish Just Laws and CourtsThe 7 Noahide Laws are coded in Genesis 2:16. Five are explicitly found in verses in Genesis, one is in Leviticus. The timeline at Mount