Romans 10:5 to Leviticus 18:5

NT Text: Romans 10:5

OT Source(s):

• Leviticus 18:5 ("You shall keep my statutes and rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them")

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Direct Quotation

Connection Method(s): Contrast

Significance: Paul cites Leviticus to describe the "righteousness based on law" requiring perfect obedience. Contrasted with righteousness by faith in following verses.