Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18 ESV Alone – We have examined this verse intensely. We have pointed out its powerful implications for the role of the woman. We have spent effort investigating its impact…
He said, “I heard the sound of You in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid myself.” Genesis 3:10 NASB Was afraid – Nahum Sarna points out that this Hebrew statement can be read as irony because the declaration, “I heard the sound of You” can also be translated…
I will sing to the LORD because He has dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13:6 NASB Dealt bountifully – In Hebrew the entire thought in the conjunctive phrase (beginning with “because”) is merely three words, ki gamal alay. ki is translated “because” although it could just as easily be translated “surely,” or “when,” or “if.”…
I have trodden the winepress alone. Isaiah 63:3 (A. Heschel translation) Alone – “It is not good for man to be alone,” but on some occasions it is essential. “Proximity to the crowd, to the majority view, spells the death of creativity. For a soul can create only when alone, and some are chosen for…
Against You, and You only, I have sinned and done what is evil in Your sight. Psalm 51:4 (NASB) Only – “What’s the problem? It doesn’t hurt anyone?” So goes the excuse for “victimless” crimes. The world’s view of ethical action begins with “Do no harm,” and as long as no one suffers, most people…
12 de agosto Pero El respondiendo, dijo: Escrito está: “NO SOLO DE PAN VIVIRA EL HOMBRE, SINO DE TODA PALABRA QUE SALE DE LA BOCA DE DIOS.” Mateo 4:4 Hambre de Dependencia Solo – ¡Dios entrega! Pero no solo entrega pan. Por lo tanto, debemos ser cuidadosos de no insultar al Gran Proveedor al enfocar…
But answering He said, “It has been written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 Alone – God delivers! But what He delivers is not just bread. Therefore, we must be careful not to insult the Great Provider by focusing our attention…
