mid-13c.,laverd,loverd, from Old Englishhlaford"master of a household, ruler, feudal lord, superior; husband," also "God," translating Latindominus, Greekkyriosin the New Testament, Hebrewyahwehin the Old (though Old Englishdryhtenwas more frequent). Old Englishhlafordis a contraction of ...
The Hebrew word for "thoughts" here can also imply plans or intentions, suggesting that God's purposes transcend human comprehension. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding. ...
In the biblical context, blessings from the LORD are often associated with both material and spiritual abundance. The Hebrew word for "blessing" (ברכה, berakah) implies a gift or favor from God, which is not merely about wealth but encompasses well-being and fulfillment. In the ...
Log In/Sign Up New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List Font Size Resources Hebrew/Greek Your ContentHosea 1 New International Version 1 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea son of Beeri during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the...
The Hebrew word Isaiah uses for “wait” isQavah.It means “to wait, look for, hope, expect.” Waiting on the Lord is a deeply personal and transformative experience that requires trust, patience, and active faith. It's not about passively standing by but about confidently expecting God's...
The "valley of the shadow of death" is literally "valley of deep darkness." The Hebrew word does not refer to death, but is much broader and includes all the profound dark bitter experiences in life including death. It represents the deepest valleys you go through in life. God’s comfort...
“The Hebrew word, in the old Hebrew and Samaritan character, suspended in the East, over the five columns, is ADONAI, one of the names of God, usually translated Lord; and which the Hebrews, in reading, always substitute for the True Name, which is for them ineffable.” - Manual on ...
1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berekiah, the son of Iddo: 2 “The Lord was very angry with your ancestors. 3 Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares...
.Symbolism 1.Thetitle——LordoftheFliessymbolizesevil,whichistheliteraltranslationoftheHebrewword“Beelzebub”,aSatanfigureintheBible,whorepresentstheevilwithinthem.2.Theconch(海螺),whichisusedtosummontheboystogatherings,representsorder,civilization,andauthority..
In the Hebrew word for "dunghill" (madm?nah) we may probably trace a reference to the Moabite city of that name (Jeremiah 48:2), in which Isaiah sees an unconscious prophecy of the future condition of the whole nation. Pulpit CommentaryVerse 10. - In this mountain shall the hand of ...