Hebrew has lots of words and expressions that have meaning beyond the literal meaning. Some words have a duality relationship e.g the two words for darkness: Choshek (חֹשֶׁךְ) and Araphel (עֲרָפֶל). Granted, both of these terms indicate a state of darkness. However,...

As Christians, we often want to comprehend the Bible better. One way to do that is to know several Hebrew words. Understanding original Hebrew terms helps us to have a direct connection with the language in which the entire Old Testament was written. This in turn will...

The phrase "Akal Esh" is used in Jewish tradition in reference to God.  However, unlike other names of God in Jewish tradition, such as "YHWH," or "Elohim " which depict different characteristics of God, the name Akal Esh is used to portray God as a powerful and...

Many of us know Caleb in the Old Testament as one of the 12 spies and as the representative of the tribe of Judah sent by Moses to explore Canaan. But there is more to Caleb’s impressive life. In fact, in Numbers 14:24, God Himself praises Caleb and calls him “my...

Before the Martin Luther Reformation movement, there was only one church - the catholic church. But after the Reformation, the protestant wing of the church was born which resulted in the forming of many other splinter groups. Today, however, we also have...

The Lord commanded Moses to build a tabernacle where He could dwell among His people. He gave detailed instructions for building each item that would furnish the Tabernacle. The first tabernacle furnishing that God commanded to be built was the Ark, with a seat of...

God spoke to people in their own language because He intended His Word to be accessible to everyone. However, the original biblical language is Hebrew. Often, Hebrew words are difficult to translate because they are specific to the language of origin and may depict...

The Book of Habakkuk is considered a lament whereby the prophet expresses his concerns and questions to God regarding the injustice and violence in the world. Habakkuk also expresses his distress about God’s “inaction” in the face of the wickedness and suffering he...

Some years back, Ron Wyatt - an archeologist - went to the Holy Land in his quest to find the Ark of the Covenant. Along the way, he uncovered lots of things but perhaps the most incredible is his claim that he found the blood of Jesus. And even more incredible is the...

Isaiah 53 describes the Servant’s rejection, suffering, humiliation, and death‌. It also foretells the Servant's ultimate vindication and exaltation, revealing Him as the divine Messiah who fulfilled the mission He was called to Earth to complete. The chapter...

The Book of Proverbs is full of practical instructions for life. One aspect of the Books of Proverbs that has caught the attention of many Christians is Proverbs 11:30: “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.” This proverb was...

Evil is rampant in the 21st century, and it only looks like it will worsen. Christian persecution, immorality, and murders are also on the rise. When a person is wronged, they are often motivated to seek justice or revenge. However, Christians must live according to...