erek apayim

  • Dragging It Out

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.  Proverbs 16:32  NASB Anger – The Hebrew for “slow to anger” is erek apayim.  Behind this is the word ap, a word that describes the nostrils in breathing.  This part of the body is important in Hebrew thought.  Remember that God breathed life into…

  • Deep Breaths (2)

    BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

    He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty  Proverbs 16:32 NASB Slow to anger – The Hebrew expression is erek apayim.  It is a perfect match with the Greek makrothumia.  Behind this expression the word ap, a word that describes the nostrils in breathing and the word erek which mean “long.”  God…