Naphakh: to blow out, verb (Strong’s 5301); Nasham: to breathe in, verb (Strong’s 5395); N’shamah/Nishmat: breath/inhalation, feminine noun (Strong’s 5397). Naphakh root: נָפַח Sounds like: na-fawk Nasham/N'shamah/Nishmat root: נָשַׁם Sounds like: na-shawm For the most part we take our breath for granted. Rarely do we see it, except on a very cold day.… Continue reading Naphakh & Nish’mat: Exhaling & Inhaling BREATH
Author: hebrewwordlessons
Sarah Fisher is an admirer of old books, and old languages, old stone carvings, old photos and pretty much everything old. She is the administrator of the website www.booklives.ca and is a library technician at the University of Prince Edward Island. Sarah has a Master of Arts degree in Early Medieval Studies from the University of York in England, and is currently an online doctoral student in Biblical Studies at the Colorado Theological Seminary. Sarah's passion for Biblical Hebrew and history has led her to create this blog.
One Million Thank Yous!
On the morning of Tuesday February 27th this “not so little anymore” blog hit ONE MILLION views. In the grand scheme of internet views that's only a tiny droplet in the big worldwide bucket… but that little droplet is the ministry I’ve been assigned to do, and I’m immensely delighted at the success this project… Continue reading One Million Thank Yous!
Ma’rohm: Living ON HIGH
On High: Ma'rohm, masculine noun (Strong's 4791). Last week we looked at the phrase Who is like You? This week we’re going to continue looking at Psalm 71:19 and the word(s) “on high” or in Hebrew, ma’rohm. Let’s take a look at how various translations break down Psalm 71:19… NASB: For Your righteousness, God, reaches… Continue reading Ma’rohm: Living ON HIGH
Psalm 71:19 Who is Like You?
LIKE YOU: ka-mohka from the adverb k'moh (Strong's 3644). I've been at this blog for a while now (since 2017) and I've spoken very little about Hebrew grammar. That will change this week. Hopefully that last sentence didn't stop you in your tracks and you're still reading. If you’re like many people, the word grammar… Continue reading Psalm 71:19 Who is Like You?
Masas: MELTING like Wax
To Melt: Mas/Masas, verb (Strong’s 4549). Root: מָסַס Prince Edward Island was hit with the third largest snowstorm of the decade last weekend. For a time, I couldn’t open my front door because it was bombarded with snow, up to my shoulders. But now the temperature has dropped and things are starting to melt. Canadians… Continue reading Masas: MELTING like Wax
Yad: Revisiting the HAND
I'm on day 11 without the full use of my right hand (after thumb reconstruction surgery). It's been an interesting challenge. You don't recognize how important your dominant hand is, until you're restricted from using it. My Mum came from the neighbouring province of New Brunswick to help me out. She's been cooking meals, shoveling… Continue reading Yad: Revisiting the HAND
R’pha’eni: HEAL Me
Hello folks! On Wednesday, January 24th, I went to the hospital for thumb reconstruction surgery on my right hand. I've come through it alright. There's significant pain, but God has given me the strength to handle it. This surgery will slow me down considerably when it comes to this blog and my school studies, so… Continue reading R’pha’eni: HEAL Me
B’kohr: The FIRSTBORN Child
FIRST-BORN: b’kohr/v'kohr, masculine noun (Strong's 1060); bikkurim, masculine noun (Strong’s 1061); bekorah, feminine noun (Strong’s 1062); bikkurah, feminine noun (Strong’s 1063); bekirah (Strong’s 1067); bakkar, verb “to bear new fruit”, (Strong’s 1069). Root: בָּכַר Sounds like: v'kohr/b’kohr Today is my birthday, and my first as an empty-nester. There’s no party balloons or rousing renditions of… Continue reading B’kohr: The FIRSTBORN Child
Ka’av: PAIN Hurts
PAIN: kaav, verb (Strong’s 3510); k’ev, masculine noun (Strong’s 3511); makov, masculine noun (Strong’s 4341) Root: כָּאַב Sounds like: kah-ahv Every year that passes, the human body seems to experience more pain. Am I alone in this? The back aches, the head aches, the joints are sore, the muscles seem tired. As I walk down… Continue reading Ka’av: PAIN Hurts
Batakh: In God We TRUST
TRUST/RELY: batakh, verb (Strong’s 982); bitakh, feminine noun (Strong's 985); bittakhohn, masculine noun (Strong's 986); mi-v’takh, masculine noun (Strong’s 4009) Root: בָּטח Sounds like: ba-tawk, va-tawk Isaiah 26:4 “Trust [bit’khu בִּטְח֥וּ] in YHWH forever, For in YAH YHWH, we have an everlasting Rock.” Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? I do.… Continue reading Batakh: In God We TRUST
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