What is atonement?
Certain terminology and phrases used by theologians may sound entirely incomprehensible to someone who is not familiar with Christianity, or even to someone who has...
Biblical vocabulary
Biblical vocabulary: אהבה (love)
God’s love… is love in action The verb “ahabh” (pronounced “ahav”) occurs in Hebrew and means “to love,” as well as other meanings such as...
Biblical vocabulary: עזר (“Divine help”) – number 1
The Hebrew Bible frequently contains ideas that, while having a “common” generic meaning, stand out for a particular use or purpose. The Hebrew verb עזר,...
Why do Christians say ‘Jesus’ instead of ‘Yeshua’ ?
The main character in the Bible is Jesus Christ. Recognizing Him as our Lord and Savior and getting to know Him are essential. That is...
Biblical vocabulary: מִשְֹגָּב (refuge)
With God there is our sure refuge The Hebrew verb “sagav,” which is rare yet important, is the root of the word “misgav.” To begin...
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: 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: 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...
Biblical vocabulary: אהבה (love)
God’s love… is love in action The verb “ahabh” (pronounced “ahav”) occurs in Hebrew and means “to love,” as well as other meanings such as...
Biblical vocabulary: the verb כבד (“being heavy”)
Honoring the Most High with thanksgiving Biblical language frequently uses words that make more sense to us when we consider them in the context of...