Did Jesus Soften Mosaic Stance on Slavery, or Was He a Product of His Times?
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Jesus affirms the Old Testament with some verse of him saying he wouldn’t change one jot or tiddle or something similar, right?
Yes, you are right. Jesus affirms the authority and enduring nature of the Old Testament in Matthew 5:18, where he states:
“For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”
In this verse, Jesus uses the phrase “iota” and “dot” to refer to the smallest elements of the Hebrew alphabet. An “iota” is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew letter “yod,” the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet. A “dot” refers to the tiny marks that distinguish certain Hebrew letters from one another.
Essentially, Jesus is saying that even the smallest details of the Old Testament law will remain valid and in force until all of God’s purposes have been fulfilled. This statement emphasizes Jesus’ respect for the Old Testament and his belief that it holds an important place in God’s plan.
