Then God said, “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule . . . “ Genesis 1:26 NASB Man – The first chapter of Genesis continues to provide inspiring insights into who we are and how we live. In fact, a thorough study of just the first chapter…
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19 NIV The one man – Paul was a rabbinic scholar. Each time we read his letters, we must keep this in mind. If…
For as through one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one many will be made righteous. Romans 5:19 NASB The one – Who is the last Adam? Christians are quick to answer, “Jesus.” But Jewish followers of YHWH have provided a different answer for the last 2000…
You are the anointed cherub that covers, I have set you so Ezekiel 28:14 Anointed Cherub – Ezekiel’s prophetic announcement to the king of Tyre describes more than we might think. Ezekiel provides us with a midrash on Adam. We need to pay close attention to the prophet’s words since they tell us a great…
The steps of a man are ordered from YHWH, and He will delight in his way. Though he falls, he will not be cast down, for YHWH upholds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 Man – It is certainly a shame that some English translations use the word “man” for the Hebrew geber in this verse. The…
Commit your way to YHWH, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 (Hebrew text) Commit/Trust – David demonstrates that the fulfillment of God’s purposes in our lives depends on two related actions. The first is voluntarily granting God ownership. The second is acting with complete confidence of God. David…
And God created Man in His image and in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27 Image – An enormous amount of material has been written about this word,tselem. Most of it attempts to elucidate the attributes of the divine image found in human beings. That approach…
And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her way secretly. Matthew 1:19 To Disgrace – We don’t have much trouble identifying the Hebraic pattern in the gospel of John. “In the beginning was the Word” is deliberately arranged to parallel “In the beginning God” from…
And it happened as the sun was setting and a deep sleep fell on Abram, and behold, a terror of great darkness falling on him Genesis 15:12 Deep Sleep – One of the principles of Hebraic interpretation is connecting thoughts based on similar words. When a word appears only a few times in Scripture, the…
So Sarai said to Abram, “Now behold, the LORD has prevented me from bearing [children]. Please go in to my maid; perhaps I will obtain children through her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 16:2 Listened To The Voice – Ah, now you see the connection. Adam listened to the voice of…
