Phonetic Confusion

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He that conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.  Proverbs 28:13  NASB Confesses –  “Yada, yada, yada,” is a common Hebrew phrase that has made its way into English.  We are familiar with its idiomatic meaning – “and more like that” or something similar.  You know…

Executive Privilege

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He that conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.   Proverbs 28:13  NASB Conceals – This Hebrew word is kasa.  It is used in poetic contrast with the word for “forgive” (nasa’).  The root meaning of the word is “to cover.”  It is used to describe a…