of Biblical literature. Historically, exegetes have recognized four levels of meaning in the Bible: the historical or literal, the allegorical, the moral, and the anagogical or mystical, putting emphasis on the necessity of a foundation for the latter three in the literal sense. —exegete,n....
One of the perpetually controversial issues that perplexes Biblical commentators is the identification and the meaning of the ‘burning bush’ in the third chapter of Exodus: “Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far...
This biblical girl’s name appears in the New Testament, and it is the Greek form of an old Hebrew moniker with a similar sound. The meaning is “fruitful, increasing,” giving it a name that holds a lot of potentials. Aphi and Fia are both charming nicknames for little girls. 5. Ab...
Rebekah drew and fetched water; Rachel kept sheep, as did the daughters of Jethro, though he was a priest, or a prince, of Midian. They superintended and performed domestic services for the family; Tamar, though a king's daughter, baked bread; and the same of others. We have the same...
But this supposition (in so far as the true meaning of the text quoted is concerned) is founded on a misconception of the original Hebrew, which runs literally, "he shall dwell before the faces of all his brethren," i.e. (according to the idiom above explained, in which "before the ...
Amram – Name meaning “exalted nation” Eli – Hebrew name that comes from “aly” (high). The biblical Eli was a high priest and the last judge of Israel. He trained the prophet, Samuel. Genesis – Gender-neutral name with Greek and Hebrew origins; name means “origin” or “birth”...
Nathaniel – From the Hebrew name “Netan’el,” meaning “gift of God.” It was derived from the Hebrew words “natan” (to give) and “el” (God). Favorite Biblical Boy Names & Their Meanings 1. Aaron Aaron means “high mountain” or “exalted.” Aaron held an important role in ...
“Cross-Eyed Mary,” etc.). And, for its part, the second ponders the meaning of life, the universe and everything (“My God,”“Hymn 43,”“Locomotive Breath”) in Ian Anderson’s typically mesmerizing and elliptical prose. A little challenging, but in the best possible way. Every ...
1. The Legal or Halachic Exegesis.— The object of this branch of exposition is to ascertain, by analogy, combination, or otherwise, the meaning of the law respecting exceptional cases about which there is no direct enactment in the Mosaic code, as it was the only rule of practice in the...