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an expert in the Jewish law

This man studied and taught the laws God had given the Israelites, as well as other Jewish laws.

to inherit eternal life

The law expert was asking how he could be worthy to receive eternal life as an inheritance from God the Father.

eternal life

This refers to life forever with God after the mortal body dies.

What is written in God’s law?

Jesus asked this question because he wanted the man to think about what God’s law really teaches.