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...
Biblical vocabulary
Biblical vocabulary: דרשׁ (To seek)
“Seek the LORD and live!” Biblical Hebrew verbs contain a variety of meanings, and translation and interpretation can be influenced by word choice and context....
What are the key themes of the Bible?
It’s difficult to condense the Bible’s main ideas or synopses into a single article without omitting many crucial points. However, I’ll try. I’ll list the...
Biblical vocabulary: נצל (to save, to redeem), number 2
In [the initial piece on this topic], we talked about the Hebrew verb נצל, which means “natsal.” As we’ve seen, this verb has a lot...
Who is the Messiah?
The first few chapters of the Bible describe how God made everything wonderful, including Adam and Eve, the first pair to ever be together. However,...
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: בטח (“to trust” in something or someone)
Trust based on your faith There are phrases and terms that are part of the “faith vocabulary” found in the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew verb...
Biblical vocabulary: אֱמֶת (truth and faithfulness)
There are words in the Hebrew Bible with more than one meaning, and sometimes one interpretation does not preclude the other. This is also true...
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: דרשׁ (To seek)
“Seek the LORD and live!” Biblical Hebrew verbs contain a variety of meanings, and translation and interpretation can be influenced by word choice and context....