the ancient law of the Hebrews, ascribed to Moses.
the part of the Scripture containing this law; the Pentateuch.
First recorded in 1695–1705
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The Pharisees ask Jesus whether the woman should be released or killed, hoping to force him to choose between honoring Mosaic Law and his teachings of forgiveness.
From Newsweek
In Judea," the Sadducee continued, "they are still bound by the usages of the Mosaic Law.
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth
He sought refuge in Samaria, and having built a temple on Mount Garizim, induced the people to worship according to the Mosaic Law.
From Chapters of Bible Study A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures by Heuser, Herman J.
It was a superstitious fear that held his frightfulness in check—a presentiment based upon the Mosaic Law, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.
He says, referring to the Mosaic Law in Exodus iii.
From Chapters of Bible Study A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures by Heuser, Herman J.
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