A [a]Maskil of Asaph. Psalm 78 title Maskil – Another case where the Hebrew text isn’t included in the English psalm. Here the introduction tells us that this song is from Asaph. But this is a special kind of song. It’s a מַסְכִיל (maskîl), a poem intended to promote insight. The word comes from the verb…
And you shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, in order to humble you, putting you to the test, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. Deuteronomy 8:2 NASB The test – In the NASB 95, this phrase is…
Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the [b]Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. Acts 6:1 NASB Hellenistic Jews – Notice the footnote? Here’s what it says: “Jews who adopted the Gr language and much of Gr culture through acculturation.” In other words, Luke notes…
Now if people struggle with each other and strike a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, but there is no injury, the guilty person shall certainly be fined as the woman’s husband may demand of him, and he shall pay as the judges decide. But if there is any further injury, then you shall appoint as a penalty life for life, Exodus…
This summer I will be in the USA for 2 months. The following conference locations have been arranged. If you wish to attend any of these, you must notify the contact person. Here are the locations, dates and contact information: Virginia Beach July 9 and 10 Contact: Cheryl Olson ([email protected]) or Denice Rowlands ([email protected]). Tacoma,…
And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:4 ESV Perfect – Perhaps the most insidious mistranslation of a Torah concept is the idea of perfection. Theology is filled with this thoroughly Greek idea. So is rabbinic Judaism. Thanks to the disease of Hellenism, the Parmenidean…
So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free. John 8:36 NASB Free – Freedom is an important idea in the modern world, so important that there’s a blessing about it in one version of the Siddur. Here’s the blessing from a Siddur: But here’s the same blessing in the orthodox Siddur Ashkenaz:…
WHERE SKIP WILL BE IN THE SUMMER OF 2021 Here are the conference (group) meeting dates: July 9-11 Virginia Beach (details to follow) probably 1 or 2 sessions during some of these days July 17-18 Tacoma, WA no conference schedule as yet July 24-30 In Flagstaff, Arizona August 6-8 Port St. Joe, FL. Contact David…
So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free. John 8:36 NASB Free – eleutheróō. “To set free.” The Greek verb is contrasted to being a slave. To be set free is to be redeemed from slavery. This is not merely a political act. To be really free is to experience independent self-determination. …
