Biblical vocabulary: דְּרוֹר (Release/Freedom)
This week, we’ll look at the Hebrew word דְּר⭋ר “deror,” which means “release.” The term “deror,” which appears seven times in the Old Testament, is...
Biblical vocabulary
Biblical vocabulary: אַיָּל (deer)
Like a deer … There are many images in the Bible that are used to convey certain aspects of God’s Word to man. In the...
Biblical vocabulary: עזר (“Divine help”) – number 2
“My help comes from the Lord…” (Psalm 121:2). The Hebrew word עזר, “azar,” which means “to help, to support, to assist, and to deliver,” was...
Biblical vocabulary: אַיָּל (deer)
Like a deer … There are many images in the Bible that are used to convey certain aspects of God’s Word to man. In the...
Biblical vocabulary: דְּרוֹר (Release/Freedom)
This week, we’ll look at the Hebrew word דְּר⭋ר “deror,” which means “release.” The term “deror,” which appears seven times in the Old Testament, is...
Biblical vocabulary: מָעוֹז (Strength)
Strength and refuge One of those terms that can have several meanings is the Hebrew word “maoz,” which is pronounced ma’oz[1]. These interpretations typically hinge...
Biblical vocabulary: the word כָּבוֹד (God’s honor and glory) – part 1
God’s honor and glory We looked at [the Hebrew verb כבד “kabed”] in a different article. Its primary meaning is “being heavy/weighty,” but it also...
Biblical vocabulary: נֵר (lamp)
Objects that are often used in daily life are frequently mentioned in the Bible. Among these items is the lamp, which was a staple of...
Why do Christians call God “Lord”?
Since the term “lord” is not frequently used in daily speech, let’s begin with a brief explanation. A lord is defined as “one having power...
Biblical vocabulary: אמץ (to be strong and courageous)
“Be strong and courageous” (Deuteronomy 31:6) At the start of a new year or at turning points in our life, it is a good time...