“Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.” Mark 7:8 NASB Tradition of men– What are we to do with tradition? Actually, the question is a bit more complicated when we realize that the Greek word is parádosis, meaning “what is transmitted.” In other words, Yeshua is criticizing the behaviors of…
For the choir director; according to Shushan Eduth. A Mikhtam of David, to teach; when he struggled with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and Joab returned, and smote twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. Psalm 60:1-2 [Hebrew text] NASB translation Shushan Eduth – A mikhtam is, ah, no one quite knows for sure. The…
For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. Galatians 5:14 One Word – From the general to the specific. The principle of Kelal uferat-perat vekelal teaches from a general principle to a specific application, or from a specific application to a general principle. Rabbi…
