The word Torah is normally rendered "law" in many English translations, but this is perhaps unfortunate, since the word comes from the root word yarah, which means "to shoot an arrow" or "to hit the mark." Understood in light of this, Torah does not so much denote a set of rules that (legalistically) prescribe behavior, as it reveals a sense of direction or aim in the way of life. Loving Torah, then, means earnestly appreciating the gracious revelation of Adonai as He instructs us regarding our vital responsibilities to Him as His children.
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