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Hebrew Word – President/”Nasi”
posted January 4, 2011
Nasi The Hebrew word for “president” is Nasi—“one who has been raised up.” In the King James Bible, the word is translated variously, captain, chief, governor, prince and ruler. It is the LORD who “raises up” and positions leaders (Exodus 9:16, from last week’s Torah Portion; I Kings 14:7; Daniel 2:21). It is also the LORD [...]
Hebrew Word – Womb – “Rechem”
posted December 7, 2010
The Hebrew word for compassion–rechemet–comes from the Hebrew root, rechem, which literally means “womb.” Instantly this word delivers a beautiful image of motherhood and all the amazing and miraculous things a womb does. It protects the unborn child, nourishes, cradles, and prepares for delivery. The baby must stay in that warm and glorious place just the right amount [...]
Hebrew Word – Hanukkah or Dedication
posted December 2, 2010
Hanukkah is the Hebrew word for “dedication.” The eight-day Jewish celebration bearing that name (It is also called the Festival of Lights) remembers the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem after it had been recovered by the Jewish forces of Yehuda Maccabee in 164 BC.
Hebrew Word – “Shuv” or Turn Back
posted November 22, 2010
Turn back or repent. To return to a previous state or place. The first use of this word is found in Genesis 3:19 where man (Adam), who is taken from the ground (adamah) will return (shuv) to the ground (adamah). This verb is utilized often for repentance where one is heading in the incorrect direction [...]
Hebrew Word – Zachar – Memory
posted November 15, 2010
The Hebrew word for memory is “zachar.” The memory of the righteous is blessed. ~Proverbs 10:17 “Zachar” means: to recollect (Genesis 8:1 – God calls to mind everything about man.) To reflect and consider – Deut. 5:15 To renew care – Genesis 19:29 Log on here for more reading about “zachar.”
Hebrew Word – Peace – “Shalam”
posted November 2, 2010
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee.” Psalm 76:11 The Hebrew root “shalam” means to be complete or whole or to have peace. It is from this root that the Hebrew word “shalom” is derived. In Israel today it is a greeting and is the word for peace. Biblically [...]
Hebrew Word – Zion or Tsion
posted October 25, 2010
The Hebrew word for Zion is tsion. The root for the word “Zion” is the same as that for a “signpost”—a signal which points the way. Returned Israel continues to be that “signpost”—a sign reflecting God’s ways with man, reflecting what happens when a nation is dependent upon the God of Heaven—or what happens when [...]
Hebrew Word, Shiloah or Send
posted October 18, 2010
Shiloah is related to a Hebrew verb meaning “to send” (John 9:7). It was at the Shiloach (Siloam) Pool that Yeshua sent a man whose eyes He had anointed with mud, to wash… and from there the man came seeing. It was from this pool that waters were taken up to the Temple and poured out on Sukkot—when Yeshua cried, “If anyone [...]
Hebrew Word, Barak!, Blessing!
posted October 14, 2010
Blessing from the Hebrew word “barak.” Genesis 12:2. “I will make a great nation of you and will give-you-blessing and will make your name great. Be a blessing! (Everett Fox translation; emphases ours). In the Hebrew the last three words are clearly a command/imperative form. God isn’t saying that the seed of Abraham “will be” a [...]
Hebrew Word — “Gur”
posted October 5, 2010
“Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle?” ~ Psalm 15:1 The Hebrew word for abide is “gur.” It means to dwell as a guest or to seek lodging. In Jeremiah 51:38, “gur” is translated “whelp.” A whelp is a small dog that lingers near its mother, as we cannot be separated from the Lord.
