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10 Hebrew Names of God Found in the Bible: Unveiling the Divine Identity
The Hebrew Bible, known as the Tanakh, is a profound repository of spiritual wisdom, historical narratives, and divine revelation. At the heart of this sacred text lies the concept of God, whose identity is expressed through a variety of names. … Continue reading
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Josephus and the Greek Terms Ἑβραῖος and Ἑβραϊστί
The ancient Jewish historian Flavius Josephus provides invaluable insights into the use and perception of Hebrew during the Second Temple period. In Antiquities of the Jews (I, 1:2), Josephus uses the Greek terms Ἑβραῖος (Hebraios, “Hebrew”) and Ἑβραϊστί (Hebraisti, “in the Hebrew … Continue reading
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Lesson on Biblical Hebrew Adjectives
Biblical Hebrew adjectives are an essential component of the language, playing a crucial role in describing and modifying nouns to provide clarity, emphasis, and vividness to the text. Unlike English, where adjectives typically precede the nouns they modify, Biblical Hebrew … Continue reading
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Word Order and Antithetical Parallelism in Proverbs 12:7
Introduction to Proverbs 12:7: The Syntax of Destruction and Endurance Proverbs 12:7 contrasts the fate of the wicked and the stability of the righteous, employing antithetical parallelism and an interesting shift in word order. The verse demonstrates how Biblical Hebrew … Continue reading
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Comprehensive Guide to the Names of God in the Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew Bible presents a rich tapestry of names for God, each revealing different aspects of His character, roles, and relationship with humanity. This list organizes the 71 names of God into primary names, compound names and titles, descriptive titles, … Continue reading
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Who Is This King of Glory? Interrogatives, Appositions, and Climactic Parallelism in Psalm 24:10
מִ֤י ה֣וּא זֶה֮ מֶ֤לֶךְ הַכָּ֫בֹ֥וד יְהוָ֥ה צְבָאֹ֑ות ה֤וּא מֶ֖לֶךְ הַכָּבֹ֣וד סֶֽלָה׃ Contextual Introduction Psalm 24 is a liturgical poem celebrating YHWH’s entry into His sanctuary. Verse 10 concludes a call-and-response section likely used in temple worship, where a procession approaches … Continue reading
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Fire and Treasure: Narrative Wayyiqtol, Disjunctive Exceptions, and Sacred Economy in Joshua 6:24
וְהָעִ֛יר שָׂרְפ֥וּ בָאֵ֖שׁ וְכָל־אֲשֶׁר־בָּ֑הּ רַ֣ק הַכֶּ֣סֶף וְהַזָּהָ֗ב וּכְלֵ֤י הַנְּחֹ֨שֶׁת֙ וְהַבַּרְזֶ֔ל נָתְנ֖וּ אֹוצַ֥ר בֵּית־יְהוָֽה׃ Contextual Introduction Joshua 6:24 narrates the aftermath of Israel’s conquest of Yericho (Jericho). Following divine command, the city is destroyed by fire, but its valuable metals are … Continue reading
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Death by Protocol: Syntax of Royal Access and Legal Finality in Esther 4:11
Introduction: Court Procedure, Crisis, and the Language of Law Esther 4:11 is part of Esther’s response to Mordekhai’s request that she intercede before the king. Her words reflect both personal peril and the rigid legalism of Persian court protocol. This … Continue reading
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Flood Imagery, Verbal Aspect, and Prophetic Rhetoric in Jeremiah 47:2
Introduction: Poetic Oracle and Judgment Symbolism in Jeremiah 47:2 Jeremiah 47 begins a poetic oracle concerning the Philistines. Verse 2 introduces the divine speech that employs cataclysmic flood imagery to depict military invasion. The verse reads: כֹּ֣ה אָמַ֣ר יְהוָ֗ה הִנֵּה־מַ֜יִם … Continue reading
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Grammatical-Theological Analysis of Exodus 3:14
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר אֱלֹהִים֙ אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֔ה אֶֽהְיֶ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֣ר אֶֽהְיֶ֑ה וַיֹּ֗אמֶר כֹּ֤ה תֹאמַר֙ לִבְנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אֶֽהְיֶ֖ה שְׁלָחַ֥נִי אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃ 1. Divine Speech and the Power of the Imperfect The verse begins with וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (“And He said”), a wayyiqtol form of the root אָמַר, marking it … Continue reading
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