The Book Of Genesis

The Seven Noahide Laws, also known as the Noahic or Noachic Laws, are a set of ethical and moral imperatives that, according to Jewish tradition, were given by God to Noah after the Flood. These laws are considered universal principles for all of humanity, not just for the Jewish people. As a matter of fact the basic morality taught by all religion today has their roots in these 7 laws.  The Seven Noahide Laws are as follows:

1. Prohibition of Idolatry (Avodah Zarah):
   The first Noahide law prohibits the worship of idols or any form of idolatry. People are to recognize and worship the one true God.
2. Prohibition of Blasphemy (Birkat HaShem):
   This law prohibits blasphemy, which includes disrespecting or using the name of God inappropriately.
3. Prohibition of Murder (Shefichat Damim):
   The prohibition against murder emphasizes the sanctity of human life and the responsibility to protect it.
4. Prohibition of Theft (Gezel):
   This law prohibits stealing or unjustly taking the property of another person.
5. Prohibition of Illicit Relations (Arayot):
   The prohibition of illicit relations encompasses a range of sexual offenses, emphasizing the sanctity of family relationships.
6. Prohibition of Eating the Limb of a Living Animal (Ever Min HaChai):
   This law prohibits eating the limb of a living animal. It emphasizes humane treatment of animals and respect for the life of all creatures.
7. Establishment of Courts of Justice (Dinim):
   The establishment of a system of justice is a requirement for enforcing the other Noahide laws and ensuring a just and orderly society.

These Seven Noahide Laws are derived from interpretations of verses in the book of Genesis and are considered the foundational ethical principles for all of humanity. These laws were communicated by God to Adam and Noah, ancestors of all human beings. The laws provide a moral and legal framework that is intended to guide human behavior and promote a just and ethical society. While rooted in Jewish tradition, these principles have also been acknowledged and respected by various cultures and religious traditions throughout history.

 Laws made by humans may change according to circumstance. But laws made by the Creator of all souls over all of time remain the same for all people at all times. If we would fulfill these laws just because they make sense to us, then we would change them, according to our convenience. We would be our own god. But when we understand that they are the laws of a supreme God, we understand that they cannot be changed, just as He does not change.