Did Abraham Observe the Torah?
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Question
Hello, In Genesis 26:5, Rashi explains that "My Torah" also refers to the Oral Torah. Did Abraham our forefather know how to observe the entire Oral Torah before it was given? And did he know this through divine inspiration?
Answer
Hello
Abraham our forefather observed the entire Torah, both the commandments from the Torah and the decrees and enactments of the sages.
Even though the Torah was not given, and all the decrees of the sages were not stated, Abraham understood through his intellect what was the will of God.
Source
Yoma 28b:
Rav said: Abraham our forefather observed the entire Torah, as it is stated: "Because Abraham obeyed My voice," etc.
Rava, and some say Rav Ashi, said: Abraham our forefather even observed the mixing of cooked dishes, as it is stated: "My Torah," one written Torah and one oral Torah.