For I am ready to fall, and my sorrow is continually before me. For I admit my guilt; I am full of anxiety because of my sin. Psalm 38:17-18 NASB Continually before – Pay attention! The Hebrew words translated “continually before” are negdi tāmîd. The root of negdi is neged. Why is this important? Because in the very next sentence,…
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 NASB Daily – The Greek word epiousion is one of the most unusual words in the entire Bible. It occurs only in the Lord’s Prayer. In order to understand the meaning of most Biblical expressions, scholars often look to other uses either in the Bible or…
My eyes at all times to the LORD, for He draws my feet from the net. Psalm 25:15 Robert Alter translation At all times to – David’s declaration raises some significant questions. Did he always look to the Lord? Do we? Who among us can say that our eyes are always looking toward God? Who…
How blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. Proverbs 28:14 NASB Fears always – It is quite popular to encourage believers with the thought that we do not need to be afraid. We are often reminded that Scripture tells us, “Do not fear” more than…
I was foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before you. Psalm 73:22 Hebrew World translation Beast before – It’s worth noting that Asaph uses the plural word behemot (beasts) with a singular verb (hayiti). Asaph isn’t just one animal before the Lord. Literally, he says, “I became (was) beasts with (not “before”) You.” …
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 NASB Daily – The Greek word epiousion is one of the most unusual words in the entire Bible. It occurs only in the Lord’s Prayer. In order to understand the meaning of most Biblical expressions, scholars often look to other uses either in the Bible or…
