Today’s Word
Principle #5
For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. Galatians 5:14 One Word – From the general to the specific. The principle of Kelal uferat-perat vekelal teaches from a general principle to a specific application, or from a specific application to a general principle. Rabbi…
Principle #4
Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you shall see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN. Matthew 26:64 Two Into One – Binyan av mishnaic ketuvim (“building a teaching principle based on two verses”) is reasoning…
Principle #3
by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself he might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace. Ephesians 2:15 Two Into One – There are a host of issues with this verse, none of which are easily resolved without understanding principle…
Principle #2
For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself. Hebrews 6:13 By Himself – The second principle of rabbinic interpretation is a bit complicated, but once you understand it, you will see why many biblical passages seem to “wander” from one idea to the…
Principle #1
If they call the Master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of His household. Matthew 10:25 How Much More – The first principle of rabbinic interpretation is common in Yeshua’s teaching. This is but one example from Matthew. That principle, kal va-chomer (simple and complex, literally “light and heavy”) is reasoning from something…
As Greek As It Gets
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Handling Accurately – Some days I just want to throw up my hands in frustration. Here’s a perfectly good Hebrew instruction, but when it gets translated, it takes…
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