who executes judgment for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. Psalm 146:7 Executes – Do we really believe God takes care of things for the oppressed? If we knew the Hebrew verb here (‘asah) is a verb that usually means a deliberate action with distinct purpose, would that change our expectations about God’s…
“Let YHWH judge between me and you.” Genesis 16:5 Judge – “What consumes the word of covenant.” How can this imagery be true of the Hebrew word shaphat (Shin-Pey-Tau)? This word picture must be wrong. Isn’t judging about restoration? Didn’t we just learn that mishpat (from shaphat) is intended to bring reconciliation? Stop. Think about…
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 Condemnation – So, now you know that the Greek word katakrima is about a judicial pronouncement of guilt. In Greek, Paul tells us that we are not one bit guilty. We are not judged worthy of death. But what would…
You shall not show favoritism in judgment; you shall adjudicate exactly alike for the small and the great. You shall not be afraid of man, because judgment belongs to God Deuteronomy 1:17 Judgment – In Hebrew thought, no principle of justice is more important than this one. This verse removes judgment from the realm of…
