There are many occasions in which a word in Hebrew has many different meanings in English. In this regard it is important to understand the context used to help determine its meaning. For this exercise Proverbs 11:1 was used. That passage of scripture states “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, But a... Continue Reading →
Fear Of The Lord: A Hebrew Word Study In Proverbs
The phrase “fear of the Lord” is rich and the text has much meaning. For purposes of this exercise the study is limited to the first two chapters of the book of Proverbs. The usage of this phrase occurs in Proverbs 1:7, 1:29, and 2:5. Fear of the Lord The first word in the phrase... Continue Reading →
Hebrew Poetry: Can Jesus Be Seen Here? Part 1
Within the Old Testament are a group of books that are written almost entirely in Hebrew Poetry. With the exception of a few passages in the Psalms, they do not deal with history. They deal with the concerns of mankind, such as suffering, sickness, and death. For the most part they are speaking about man... Continue Reading →
Episode 5: Do we need the Old Testament? Plus a look at Jesus in Hebrew Poetry.
Listen to this week's episode here On Google Plus the other day someone responded to one of my posts by saying that, as Christians, we no longer need to bother reading the Old Testament. This show is a response, and shows why it is important because thee are so many things we can learn from... Continue Reading →
Book Review: 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path
The book of Proverbs has always been a favorite of mine. I have read through the book several times as it provides great advice for daily living. In her new book 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path Author Liz Curtis Higgs breaks down thirty-one verses is the influential Old Testament book. The author takes one verse and... Continue Reading →
Jesus in Hebrew Poetry
Within the Old Testament are a group of books that are written almost entirely in Hebrew Poetry. With the exception of a few passages in the Psalms, they do not deal with history. They deal with the concerns of mankind, such as suffering, sickness, and death[1]. For the most part they are speaking about man... Continue Reading →