And He said to man, Look, fear the Master, that is wisdom, and the shunning of evil is insight. Job 28:28 Robert Alter Look – Don’t overlook “Look”! If you do, you’ll miss something quite unusual. The NASB translates this verse, “And to mankind He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And…
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.”…
“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…
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…
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…
