Where did the Noahide Laws come from? If the Ten Commandments apply only to Jews, then why do they influence?

Question

As per my interpretation, Genesis 9:1-7 outlines the following Noahide Laws:
* Prohibition of Murder (Genesis 9:4-6)
* Prohibition of Eating Live Meat (Genesis 9:4-5)
* Establishment of Courts of Justice (Genesis 9:5-6)

But the remaining four (and the Prohibition of Murder as a repeat) are found in the Ten Commandments... but to my knowledge, only Jews are required to follow the Ten Commandments. Is this correct?

If the remaining four laws were derived from the Ten Commandments, then they were given to Moses, not Noah, right?

Were these remaining laws possibly outlined somewhere else? Please help me to understand this ostensible discrepancy.

Thank you,
Brian

Since the Ten Commandments came later, Noah couldn't have received the other four laws from the Ten Commandments, so where did he receive them from?

I'm just not understanding this, so I'm asking if anyone can explain it to me.

Thanks!

Answer 1

According to tradition six of the Noahide laws were given to Adam and Eve while the seventh (live meat) was given to Noah and his descendants.

They were not explicit stated but one can see the other four in examples.

in how Ham exposed Noah goes back to Sexual Promiscuity

while the others such as theft and idolatry are used as explanations of biblical commentators throughout the centuries as why the flood occurred in the first place.

Answer 2

I think there are over 500 laws. The ones before Moses were probably delivered down to Adam. Adam didnt write a book, so we don't know how they were delivered. As Christians we are still required to live by the laws of God. The laws are a tool for us to know what sin is. We do not have to follow the same number as the Jews, because Jesus died for us, and took away a lot of the laws. We can now eat whatever we want. We no longer have to sacrafice. We can now use all animals for clothing etc. Most of the commanded laws do, however, still apply to us.

Answer 3

I don't think any laws were derived from anything, rather that some laws( like murder, robbery, courts) are just basic codes of moral behavior, and some laws are meant specifically for Jews as a religion. All the Noahide laws are essentially part of Judaism, but they're very basic compared to all the other laws that Jews have to keep. I hope that answers your question.

Answer 4

The covenant God made with Noah was an unconditional covenant, where as the Mosaic covenant was conditional i.e. you do this, this and this, and I will bless you, don't do this, this and this, and I will curse you. The Mosaic covenant was for the Israelite people, and not for the new covenant church. The Abrahamic and Davidic covenants were also unconditional. The ten commandments along with the rest of the Mosaic covenant reveal God's perfect laws. Jesus expanded on them in one of His discourses. I believe that whatever commandments were repeated in the New Testament, are ones we should still abide by.

Answer 5

It is much simpler to understand which carnal fleshly ordinances Jesus nailed to the cross that were done away with, including the curse of the law, "an eye for an eye" which was changed to "love your enemies and pray for those which despitefully use you" and many more examples could be cited. Jesus and His disciples, who taught only what Jesus taught them, covered all the commandments written by God which were on the stone tablets. The other laws were referred to as "Moses Law". When Jesus said "but I say", that is the final authority for the Christian as to which laws stayed intact for Gentile Christians as being God's laws and not those civil laws or ceremonial laws which didn't apply. The two most important commandments of God are to love Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. Pay attention to those two and you will please God. Any doctrine denying the Deity of Christ is deceptive and of the anti-Christ spirit. That spirit must be left alone.
Interesting theories on origin and seven Noahide laws;
http://www.answers.com/topic/noahide-laws
"Christianity
Within Judaism it is a matter of debate whether all Christians should be considered Noahides. The strict view is that Christian theology is considered avodah zarah (loosely translated as "idolatry") for all people, both Jew and gentile, as it subscribes to the Trinity. Therefore most Christians could not be considered Noahides. However, Unitarian Christians and other followers of Jesus who do not believe that Jesus is a deity would still be considered Noahides."

http://www.geocities.com/rachav/oadnl.html

Answer 6

"Jew" is from "YAhudim". It means worshipper of YHVH (the Creator). YHVH made a number of covenants with men. Since YHVH does not change, most all of those covenants are more or less in place, but very few men are keeping their side of the covenant. (See Rev.2:9 and Rev.3:9)The Almighty YHVH created this world very good. Once man sinned, he could no longer meet the requirements of YHVH. Because of His great love for man, He sent His son the Savior. The Savior's name means YHVH is my Savior!--YAHOSHUA! The only way one can have his sins taken care of is to invite the Savior in to carry them. If a person chooses to remain attached to their sins, they will be consumed in the cleansing fire the Almighty will send to cleanse this world so He can make it new! How could the Almighty be more generous?

Answer 7

You ask many questions.

I shall answer just one. Jews are required to observe 613 commandments as the appear in the Pentateuch, plus myriads of others that are referred to a rabbinic commandments.

Answer 8

The mosiac law appliad only to Israelites but the principles behind them remain.

the ten are mentioned in both exodus and Deuteronomy.

Answer 9

You are using impeccable grammar, but I am unable to ascertain exactly what it is you are trying to ask. Maybe read over it and add details, or possibly it is just me...