Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Let No One Take Your Crown – Episode 456
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Revelation 3:11
3:11 ‘I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown. (NASB)
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Revelation 3:11
אֲנִי בָּא מַהֵר. הַחֲזֵק בְּמַה שֶּׁיֵּשׁ לְךָ, כְּדֵי שֶׁאִישׁ לֹא יִקַּח אֶת הָעֲטֶרֶת שֶׁלְּךָ.
We note how the phrase “Let no one take your crown” from Revelation 3:11 can be compared to the Torah from the sense of safeguarding one’s inheritance, blessings, or divine favor. The Torah repeatedly emphasizes the importance of steadfastness in faith, obedience to God’s commandments, and the consequences of neglecting or forfeiting the blessings of God. One notable parallel is the story of Esau and Jacob in the Book of Genesis. Esau, as the firstborn son of Isaac, held the birthright, which entitled him to a special inheritance and the father’s blessing—a position of honor akin to a “crown.” However, Esau despised his birthright, selling it to his younger brother Jacob for a simple meal when he was famished (Genesis 25:29-34). Another profound instance is found in Deuteronomy, where Moses addresses the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. He lays out the blessings and curses contingent upon their obedience or disobedience to God’s commandments. In Deuteronomy 28:1-14, the blessings for obedience include prosperity, victory over enemies, and being established as a holy people. However, from verses 15 onward, the curses for disobedience are detailed extensively, highlighting the loss of God’s favor and the resulting calamities. These passages underscore the imperative to hold onto the covenant with God, much like Revelation’s exhortation to hold fast so that no one takes the crown—a metaphor for the honor, reward, or salvation promised to the faithful. These examples from the Torah collectively highlight a consistent message that the Torah’s teachings encapsulate the human journey of holding onto what is sacred amidst trials and temptations. These scriptures encourage an active, vigilant faith that doesn’t take blessings for granted but continuously strives to honor and uphold our commitment to the God of Israel. This is how the NT teaches Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
