88 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11), Source Book Keys, COHON DEUTERONOMY | 6:25 observe — DEUT318 With the adoption of the Torah as the fou... DEUT318 With the adoption of the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life, righteousness came to be regarded as strict observance of its laws and ordinances (this verse). Identified with the revealed will of God, the laws of the Torah exercised supreme authority over the Jewish people. The rabbis continued the ideals of the prophets and of the Torah. Share Print Source KeyCOHONVerse6:25Keyword(s)observeSource Page(s)198 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 6:25 charity — DEUT317 Great is charity for the Torah has been c... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 6:25 tzedakah — DEUT319 And now hear how commendable is magnanimi... Next Article