Then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:5 NASB Fear – In Hebrew the word is yare. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (TWOT) tells us that this word is used in five different senses: 1) the emotion of being afraid, 2) the anticipation of…
Jabez called upon the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain.” 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV Pain – The key Hebrew word encompassing the verbal…
India was an experience in what happens when the culture lacks any sense of biblical underpinnings. The most visible sign of this is the complete disregard for the earth. In India, if it isn’t in my house or in my yard (not street), then I bear NO responsibility for stewarding the earth. Below are two…
Jabez called upon the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border . . . ” 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV Enlarge – The Hebrew word is raba. In most cases this word is about multiplying physical assets. We find it first in God’s command to His creation, “be fruitful…
Someone in India told me that only 17% of the 1.2 billion of India live below the poverty line. I am not sure if I believe that but I did think it was important to meet some of these people anyway. Just so you know their faces if you meet them (here or there), they…
Jabez called upon the God of Israel saying, “Oh that you would bless me . . .” 1 Chronicles 4:10 ESV Bless – This word is barak. Examining it as a noun, we find that receiving a blessing in the Old Testament means getting something favorable from someone greater. The paradigm case is the transmission…
Return, O LORD, rescue my soul, save me because of Your lovingkindness. Psalm 6:4 NASB Rescue – The word translated “rescue” in this verse is halats. In its various forms it can mean “to draw away, to take off, to withdraw, to plunder.” It means “to rescue” only in one form found only in the…
But the woman fearing and trembling, aware of what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him the whole truth. Mark 5:33 NASB Fearing and trembling – What is the relationship between sin and healing? That question plays a significant role in the gospel accounts. The disciples voice their opinion…
Do not lie with a male as one lies with a woman; it is an abhorrence. Leviticus 18:22 JPS Abhorrence – When it comes to the Hebrew word to’evah (abomination, abhorrence), most discussions move immediately to this verse. Why? Because homosexuality is such a hot political/religious topic. The incendiary comments on both sides offer plenty…
