behold

  • The Eye of the Behold-er

    Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1 ESV Behold – Before you run to the rest of the verse, dwelling on the unity David desires, stop at “Behold” and consider the opening word as a condition of fulfillment. The word in Hebrew is hinneh. Yes, it means “behold.”…

  • Paul’s Summation (1)

    “Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith.”  Habakkuk 2:4  ESV Behold – How would you summarize Paul’s entire message in a single verse?  The question is important not only for theological reasons but also because your answer will reveal what you believe…

  • The Fear of the Lord

    And he said to the man, “One is the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom . .”  Job 28:28  Rabbinic Midrash translation One is – What is yirat adonai?  What does “the fear of the Lord” mean in your life?  If the fear of the Lord is the foundation of all His instructions to…

  • Cultural Hints

    And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25 Stood Up – We all know this story.  In our familiarity, we rush to the end, proclaiming the ethical superiority of the Samaritan.  We are anxious to include everyone in…