Rom 10:5 | TNotes | STEP | 10:5 requires obedience to all of its commands: See Lev 18:5 , where these words encouraged the Israelites to obey the law in order to enjoy long life and prosperity in the land that God was giving them (see also Lev 26:3-13 ; Deut 28:1-14 ). Paul sees the implication that if people want to be right with God through the law, they can only do so by obeying all of it.

bLev 18:5►

cLev 26:3-13►

dDeut 28:1-14►

‏ Romans 10:5

10:5 ^a requires obedience to all of its commands: See Lev 18:5 ^b, where these words encouraged the Israelites to obey the law in order to enjoy long life and prosperity in the land that God was giving them (see also Lev 26:3-13 ^c; Deut 28:1-14 ^d). Paul sees the implication that if people want to be right with God through the law, they can only do so by obeying all of it.