To finish everything off, this post will contain the last 3 stanzas. It contains Resh, Sin (seen) and Shin (sheen), and Taw. Resh seems simple but it has a heavy "r" sound that reminds more of what I've heard as someone trills an r in Spanish. Taw is sometimes written as Tav as it gets … Continue reading Psalm 119:153-176
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Psalm 119:137-152
Tsadhe (צ) 137 - 144 English Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.143 Trouble and anguish have found me … Continue reading Psalm 119:137-152
Psalm 119:121-136
ע Ayin 121 - 128 English I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I … Continue reading Psalm 119:121-136
Psalm 119:105-120
Nun (נ) 105 - 112 English Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.106 I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.107 I am exceedingly afflicted;Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.108 O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,And teach me Your ordinances.109 My life is continually in my hand,Yet I do not forget … Continue reading Psalm 119:105-120
Hebrew Tidbit #10 – Aramaic Compared to Hebrew
Hebrew and Aramaic are languages that are both part of the Semitic line of languages. Aramaic uses the same alphabet as Hebrew does. A key difference is certain characters in words found in Hebrew are shifted to different characters (ex. ז becomes ד). This means זהב would become דהב. Another difference is that the definite … Continue reading Hebrew Tidbit #10 – Aramaic Compared to Hebrew
Hebrew Tidbit #9 – Hebrew and Aramaic
The two predominant languages of original writing for the Scriptures were Hebrew and Koine Greek. However, Aramaic was also an original language but to certain parts of the biblical text (primarily Daniel and Ezra) and it is the Aramaic translation of the Scriptures that Christ was quoting in Mark 15:34 (“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”).
Forbidden Fruit and The Apple
There's nothing in Scripture that indicates the forbidden fruit, as described in the book of Genesis, to be an apple. It is more of a tradition to portray it as such. So let's dig in to this claim. Forbidden Fruit We first see mention of this fruit as Genesis talks to the Tree of Knowledge … Continue reading Forbidden Fruit and The Apple
Hebrew Tidbit #8 (hin-ay)
Genesis 19:21 וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלָ֔יו הִנֵּה֙ נָשָׂ֣אתִי פָנֶ֔יךָ גַּ֖ם לַדָּבָ֣ר הַזֶּ֑ה לְבִלְתִּ֛י הָפְכִּ֥י אֶת־הָעִ֖יר אֲשֶׁ֥ר דִּבַּֽרְתָּ׃ The word of focus here is the bolded one above. It is often referred to as an interjection, often translated as "Behold!" However, it is not always translated directly into English. Nevertheless, it serves an important role of calling to … Continue reading Hebrew Tidbit #8 (hin-ay)
Psalm 119:89-104
Lamedh (Lah-med) and Mem are the Hebrew letters for the next 2 sections of Psalm 119. These are verses 89 to 96 and 97 to 104 respectively. Lamedh English Forever, O Lord,Your word is settled in heaven.90 Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations;You established the earth, and it stands.91 They stand this day according to Your ordinances,For all things are Your servants.92 If Your law had … Continue reading Psalm 119:89-104
Psalm 119:57-72
Today - Hebrew letters Heth (pronounced het, though often with a heavy, back of the through h) and Teth (pronounced tet) These are covered in verses 57 to 64 and 65 to 72 respectively. Heth English The Lord is my portion;I have promised to keep Your words.I sought Your favor with all my heart;Be gracious to me according to Your word.I considered my waysAnd turned my feet … Continue reading Psalm 119:57-72
