Remove the false way from me, and graciously grant me Your Law. Psalm 119:29 NASB False way – dĕrĕk šĕqĕr. We know dĕrĕk, the common Hebrew word for the pathway of life, the journey we travel from birth to death, and, in particular, the right road of God. Now we add šĕqĕr. “šāqar [the root…
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, Yours alone. Psalm 71:16 NASB Make mention – What do you think about the choice “make mention” for the verb zākar? Does it capture the feeling of this verse? Not for me! “I will come with the mighty deeds”…
If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. Philemon 1:17 NASB Partner – Perhaps we need to add some additional synonyms to the English translation “partner.” The Greek term is koinōnós, obviously connected to the familiar koinōnía, also from the root koinós. This group of Greek words is all about sharing. Whether it is…
If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13 NASB Faithless– You’re doing great. You’re learning more and more about the depths of the Bible. You’re drawing closer to YHVH. Your actions are more consistent. You feel a greater sense of responsibility and dedication. And then you fall. You didn’t expect…
“that whoever believes in Him should not perish . .” John 3:16 NASB Believes – The apostle John uses this word 92 times in his gospel, but not once is it used as a noun. It is always a verb. It always denotes positive action. Believing is living the truths, not just knowing them. The…
Who is the man who desires life and loves length of days that he may see good? Psalm 34:13 See – Can you name the man whose passion is for good? That’s at the heart of David’s question. This man has purpose and that purpose is to see good all his days. Let’s go back…
“If you do well, shall you not be accepted? And if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And to you shall be its desire, and yet you may rule over it.” Genesis 4:7 Do Well – Nahum Sarna has the appropriate comment about this text. He says that “it bristles with difficulties.” …
“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise, therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God,” 1 Chronicles 22:19 Arise – How do you know if someone is truly seeking God? If your worldview is Hebraic, the answer is obvious. Look at what they do! While only God…
You shall not bow yourself to them nor serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a jealous God Deuteronomy 5:9 Bow – Serve – Idolatry comes in two related flavors. The first is shachah, to bow down in submission or reverence or worship. Hollywood has exploited this flavor of idolatry with its scenes of…
