Then she said, “They used to say in former times, ‘Let them but ask counsel at Abel,’ and so they settled a matter.Berean Standard BibleThen the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled.King James BibleThen she ...
The word "bestowed" comes from the Hebrew "pāʿal," meaning to perform or accomplish. It indicates that God's goodness is not only stored but actively given and manifested in the lives of believers. This action is a testament to God's ongoing involvement in the world, demonstrating His...
On this second Sunday of Advent, we are reflecting on the prophesied Messiah as the “mighty” God from Isaiah 9:6. This adjective in Hebrew (gibor) is commonly translated mighty, butstrongis an equally fine translation. Might often refers to strength, power, and the ability to make impact...
Traditional baby namesaren't for everyone. Maybe you're a free spirit, or maybe you just don't want your kid to have to share a name with several people in their class when they start school. Whatever the reason, you don't want to give your baby just any name. If you're trying t...
(John 10:14) The word “good” in the Greek means “ideal, worthy, choice, excellent” and I would have to say “amen” to every one of those, wouldn’t you? Not only is He good, He “calls His own by name” and “they follow Him because they know His voice.” As a ...
God asked Moses to transfer his authority of leadership to Joshua (Yehoshua) by the laying on of hands. This is a physical act to symbolize the transference of authority. In Hebrew, the word forlayissamach, from which is derived the nounsmichah, the act ofrabbinic ordination. ...
The psalm is divided into twenty-two sections (corresponding to the letters of the Hebrew alphabet), each of which is comprised of eight verses. Each of the verses in the first section (vv. 1-8) begins with the letter alef (א), the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This pattern...
“Bible in Basic English” translation, “And Jesus, answering, said to them, Have God’s faith. Truly I say to you, Whoever says to this mountain, Be taken up and be put into the sea; and has no doubt in his heart, but has faith that what he says will come about, he will ...
And there came a moment in their lives when they were ready for something else. They wanted it. They no longer yearned for their past, what does that have to say about the person? The person owns nothing and is owned by nothing . Here you are busy accumulating things and this is ...
It will be like an ·altar [or altar hearth; C the Hebrew word sounds like Ariel, perhaps indicating that Jerusalem will burn like an altar] to me.3 I will ·put armies all around you [encamp against/besiege you; C same word as in v. 1]; I will surround you with towers and...