Stepping in It

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

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…

Stinks To High Heaven

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, even his prayer is an abomination.  Proverbs 28:9 Abomination – The Hebrew principle of measure for measure applies to a lot more than eyes and teeth.  Waltke points out that “if a man, on his part, is deaf to instruction, then God, on His…