The 613 commandments (mitzvot) of the Torah are traditionally viewed as divine instructions given to the Israelites, encompassing laws about worship, justice, morality, and daily life. They are categorized into **positive commandments** (actions to perform) and **negative commandments** (prohibitions).
The first law is the **law of obedience** and the second is the **law of disobedience**—let’s frame these concepts within the context of creation and human history:

**The Foundation: The Law of Obedience and Disobedience**

1. **The Law of Obedience**
 God established harmony and order at the creation of the heavens and the earth, reflecting divine obedience. Humanity’s first command in Eden—”Be fruitful and multiply,” and “Do not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil”—illustrates obedience as the path to blessing and eternal life.
– **Reward**: Obedience to God brought closeness to Him, a perfect existence, and stewardship over creation.

2. **The Law of Disobedience**
– **Explanation**: With free will, humanity disobeyed God’s command by eating the forbidden fruit. This act introduced the concept of disobedience, leading to separation from God and the entrance of sin into the world.
– **Consequence**: Disobedience brought punishment—expulsion from Eden, mortality, and toil.

**List of the 613 Commandments**
Below is a condensed and categorized overview of the 613 commandments, traditionally derived from the Israelite texts. These laws represent God’s instructions for living a righteous life.

**A. Commandments Related to God**
1. To know there is a God (Exodus 20:2).
2. Not to believe in other gods (Exodus 20:3).
3. To love God (Deuteronomy 6:5).
4. To fear God (Deuteronomy 10:20).
5. To worship God (Exodus 23:25).
6. Not to profane God’s name (Leviticus 22:32).
7. To sanctify God’s name (Leviticus 22:32).

 **B. Laws of Prayer and Study**
8. To pray to God (Exodus 23:25).
9. To study the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:7).
10. To honor the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8).

**C. Commandments Regarding Human Relationships**
11. To honor one’s parents (Exodus 20:12).
12. Not to murder (Exodus 20:13).
13. Not to steal (Exodus 20:15).
14. To love one’s neighbor as oneself (Leviticus 19:18).

**D. Laws of Justice**
15. To appoint judges and officers (Deuteronomy 16:18).
16. Not to pervert justice (Deuteronomy 16:19).
17. Not to show favoritism in judgment (Leviticus 19:15).

**E. Dietary Laws**
18. Not to eat non-kosher animals (Leviticus 11:4).
19. To observe kosher slaughter (Deuteronomy 12:21).
20. Not to eat blood (Leviticus 7:26).

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This theological framework connects the concept of obedience and disobedience in creation to the larger narrative of God’s laws as given in the Torah. For a full enumeration of all 613 mitzvot, it’s best to reference traditional Jewish texts, such as Maimonides’ Sefer HaMitzvot (Book of Commandments). If you’d like, we have provided a detailed breakdown of each category or “Specific Laws” that you can refer to.