Today you may be celebrating Christmas, or lighting the final Hanukkah candle tonight, or both. Whatever way you look at it, today is a day to remember the One who came to be the Light of the World. YHWH promised to send a Messiah, an Anointed One, to be a Redeemer-Saviour who would rescue the… Continue reading Aviad: FOREVER FATHER (Isaiah 9:6)
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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.
L’vonah: FRANKINCENSE, a Soothing Aroma
L’vonah: Frankincense, Feminine Noun, (Strong’s 3828). Root: לבן Sounds like: l’voe’nah This time of year we often hear about the three gifts that were presented to the infant, Yeshua (Jesus). Gold, frankincense, and myrrh were very expensive commodities, gifts worthy of a King and a High Priest. Today we look at the second gift in… Continue reading L’vonah: FRANKINCENSE, a Soothing Aroma
Mor: Or as we know it, MYRRH!
Mor: Myrrh, Masculine Noun (Strong’s 4753); Loht: Resinous bark or gum, Masculine Noun (Strong’s 3910) Root: מר Sounds like: mohr This time of year we often hear about the three gifts that were presented to the infant Yeshua (Jesus). Gold, frankincense, and myrrh were very expensive commodities, gifts worthy of a King and a High… Continue reading Mor: Or as we know it, MYRRH!
En Kheqer: Revisiting the UNEXPLAINABLE
I thought this week we could revisit the blog word that has been given the least amount of attention. Of all the words/phrases this blog has dived into, en kequer has the fewest amount of views. But I think it's one of the most fascinating words and worth a second glance. First and foremost it… Continue reading En Kheqer: Revisiting the UNEXPLAINABLE
Ehyeh: I AM!
I AM: Ehyeh. Imperfect, first person singular verb (Strong’s 1961). There are two primary ways to say I am in the Hebrew Bible: ani and ehyeh. Ani (and anoki) is the most prolific Hebrew word meaning “I am”. Even YHWH repeatedly used it to speak of Himself, saying “Ani YHWH” (I am YHWH): Leviticus 18:21… Continue reading Ehyeh: I AM!
Raqia: SKY, Expanse
SKY/EXPANSE- Raqia, Masculine Noun (Strong's 7549); Raqa, Verb (Strong's 7554). Root: רקע Sounds like: ra’kee’ah The word raqia has had some interesting hang time in the world of academic theology. Some try to place boundaries between the words sky (raqia) and heaven (shamyim), hoping to find some unique truths by exploring their differences. For others,… Continue reading Raqia: SKY, Expanse
Sanay: To HATE
Sanay- to hate, verb (Strong's 8130); Si'nah- hatred, feminine noun (Strong's 8135). Root: שנא Sounds like: saw'neh Hate is a harsh word. It may be the harshest word in the English dictionary. But the truth is, it’s an emotion that every human being has experienced at one time or another. We may hate Mondays; we… Continue reading Sanay: To HATE
Bara, Yatsar, Asah: CREATOR, FORMER, MAKER
CREATOR: bara (Strong's 1254); FORMER/FASHIONER: yatsar (Strong's 3335); MAKER: asah (Strong's 6213). Root: bara (ברא), yatsar (יצר), asah (עשה) Sounds like: bah'rah, yat'zar, ah'sah There are a few Hebrew words that describe YHWH as the Great orchestrator of the universe. They can be generally broken down into three categories: the Creator, the Former, and the… Continue reading Bara, Yatsar, Asah: CREATOR, FORMER, MAKER
Rabats: LYING DOWN, RESTING, RECLINING
LYING DOWN, RESTING, RECLINING: Rabats, (to lie down), verb, (Strong’s 7257); Rebets (resting place), masculine noun, (Strong”s 7258). Root: רבץ Sounds like: rah-batz, reh-betz One of the most famous Biblical stories is the story of Cain and Abel. Even those who know very little about the Bible have at least heard their names. This was… Continue reading Rabats: LYING DOWN, RESTING, RECLINING
Aqev: Striking the HEEL
HEEL: Aqev, Masculine Noun (Strong’s 6119) Root: עקב Sounds like: aw’kev What I love about studying Biblical Hebrew words is that you come quickly to the realization that each Hebrew word is meaningful. Even what seems like the most mundane word can have profound meaning or, at the very least, give clarity to a concept… Continue reading Aqev: Striking the HEEL
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