Although there apparently was no written code at the time, patriarchal society was familiar with Jehovah’s basic laws, and his servants were under obligation to observe them.
Kuigi tol ajal ilmselt polnud mingit kirjapandud seadustekogu, oli patriarhaalne ühiskond Jehoova põhiliste seadustega tuttav ja ta sulastel lasus kohustus neid järgida.