Hosea 6.6,“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” The Hebrew word for steadfast love is sometimes translated as mercy or lovingkindness. Jesus, in Matthew 9.13, quotes Hosea 6.6 this way: “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desi...
Psalm 103:9-13– “He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as...
Here, Paul appeals to the authority of Scripture, which for his audience would primarily be the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. This phrase underscores the importance of Scripture as the ultimate source of truth and guidance. It reflects the conservative Christian view that the Bible is divinely ...
You can do the math for yourself using the lifespans of the patriarchs in Genesis, and it does. For another example of Methuselah being used to mean “his death shall bring” see Psalm 43:3 in a concordance that gives you the actual Hebrew words, like BlueletterBible.com Lamech is the...
“The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness,” (Exodus 34:6 ESV) The Hebrew word tob is translated in the English Bible as good or goodness. As an adjective, it is broa...
When I rejoice in the Lord, I am much more inclined to follow where he leads. Because when I am with him, I can experience his presence and joy, regardless of where the path leads.
You can do the math for yourself using the lifespans of the patriarchs in Genesis, and it does. For another example of Methuselah being used to mean “his death shall bring” see Psalm 43:3 in a concordance that gives you the actual Hebrew words, like BlueletterBible.com Lamech is the...
In fact, whereas the sorrow might “tarry,” as the ESV puts it, joy (rinnahin the original Hebrew) will burst forth like a jubilant shout. As nineteenth century theologian Charles Ellicott so beautifully put it, “Sorrow is the wayfarer who comes to the tent for a night’s lodging, bu...
This indicates that God's intentions are deliberate and unchangeable. The phrase "will stand" uses the Hebrew "קוּם" (qum), meaning to arise or endure, emphasizing the certainty and permanence of God's plans. This assures believers that God's purposes are steadfast and will ...
Through the storms of life, may your love for one another be steadfast and strong. Wishing you joy and happiness on your wedding day. Congratulations! Congratulations on finding each other! Your greatest adventure has just begun. Congratulations to you both on your very special day! May your ...