Last week I announced that this week's word would be the PIT. After diving into the PIT (haha) I found it far too deep to accomplish a full word study with the time I had. It has been a very busy week. I'm a full time university library employee, a part-time Doctoral student, an interim-President… Continue reading Revisiting SHEOL (before going to the Pit)
Month: Jul 2024
Sohd: A COUNCIL to COUNSEL
COUNCIL: sohd, masculine noun (Strong's 5475), from verb yasad (Strong's 3245) What do you think of when you hear the word “council”? It is helpful to understand the difference between council and counsel. A council is a group of advisors. It is always plural. A council can give counsel. To give counsel means to give… Continue reading Sohd: A COUNCIL to COUNSEL
Speaking of KINDNESS…
This past week I was invited to speak in Nova Scotia on the Biblical understanding of kindness. The talk focused on three Hebrew words, so I thought it would be fitting to share with you this week. I always appreciate the chance to speak to a group of people. It's good to keep up my… Continue reading Speaking of KINDNESS…
Kharash: Revisiting SILENCE
I’ve worked in libraries for thirty years. My first job was in a tiny library in Tiverton, Ontario, Canada and I never got it out of my system. Even after years of schooling, I still ended up working in six more libraries, both public and academic. The stereotypical image of a librarian is a spectacled… Continue reading Kharash: Revisiting SILENCE
Hebrew Word Lessons 