May those who [ab]fear You see me and be glad, because I [ac]wait for Your word. Psalm 119:74 NASB See me – Doctrinal discussions. Statements of faith. Creeds. Tracts. Testimonies. You’ve heard them all. Perhaps too many times. Lots and lots of words. Did they really make a difference? Were you compelled to pursue God because of any…
For You are my hope; Lord God, You are my confidence from my youth. Psalm 71:5 NASB My confidence – The NASB translation of Hebrew 11:1 is “ Now faith is the certainty of things [a]hoped for, a [b]proof of things not seen” (online version), but in the 1995 edition, the verse reads “ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” You…
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say. Philemon 1:21 NASB Confidence – If we pay attention of the use of this Greek term (pépoitha) in the LXX, we discover that it often translates the Hebrew root bṭḥ (baṭaḥ). Paul could…
Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper, Philemon 1:8 NASB Confidence – If we only had this sentence, we would think that Paul is acting like the Pope. Of course, the next sentence makes it clear that he isn’t issuing a papal bull, but we haven’t investigated that next sentence…
So that they would put their confidence in God and not forget the works of God, but comply with His commandments, and not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that did not prepare its heart and whose spirit was not faithful to God. Psalm 78:7-8 NASB Confidence – The Hebrew word כִסְלָה (kislâ) is a bit strange. …
My God, in You I trust. Let me be not shamed, let my enemies not gloat over me. Psalm 25:2 Robert Alter translation Trust – Trust in God is more than a motto on the back of a coin. In fact, we might wonder if biblical “trust” can even be understood apart from Hebrew thought. …
For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:26 ESV Confidence – The Hebrew verb for “to be foolish” is kasal. Kesilut (stupidity) and kesil (fool) are both derivatives. But so is kesel and kesel means confidence or hope. How is this possible? How can one word…
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. Hebrews 10:35 NASB Confidence – In the world of Babylonian entitlement, we often find the claim of free speech at the top of the list. Today we are sensitive to the oppression of the press, to the manipulation of the media and to…
Commit your way to YHWH, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 (Hebrew text) Trust – First I must accept the seal of ownership. God rolls over my path. Now it belongs to Him. Then I must act according to the directions of the new owner. Batach is the…
