The Hebrew Scriptures, with which the members of the Sanhedrin are familiar, stress that Jehovah expects his people to obey him. ​ — 1 Samuel 15: 22, 23.
Heebrea Pühakiri, millega Suurkohtu liikmed on hästi tuttavad, toonitab, et Jehoova ootab oma rahvalt kuuletumist temale.