Like many Hebrew words we’ve studied already, the Hebrew word for glory – kavod, holds more than one meaning. I like to imagine that God designed the ancient language of Hebrew precisely in this way, to give dimension to our...

Names of God Most of us when we hear the word “God” we don’t necessarily question it. We are used to saying God or Lord, in church especially. We rarely stop to think… is “God” His English name? But then,...

The most common Hebrew word for “grace” is חן  (hen). However, sometimes it is translated into a different English word, like ‘precious’ or ‘valuable’. At the same time, if we look for ‘grace’ in an English Bible, we will quickly...

The Hebrew Meaning of Hineni The phrase “Here am I!” has a heroic ring to it. This phrase became famous thanks to a passage from the Book of Isaiah. It was the prophet’s courageous response to God’s calling: And I...

Hebrew for Praise and Worship What does it mean to worship? What does praise mean in Hebrew? There is more than one way to say or express "worship" in the language of the Bible. Let's discover praise and worship in...

When you read the Bible, knowing some Hebrew words will always enhance your understanding. The Hebrew tongue is a bottomless well of treasures. After all, God revealed Himself to mankind in this language. The richness of Hebrew, especially Biblical Hebrew,...

Biblical Background: To Repent The instruction ‘to repent’ has a very heavy connotation for most people. Defined as ‘regret’ or ‘being remorseful’, it sounds uncomfortable and dark. But somehow it is meant to lead to something good? Since it is...

What does Yirah mean? The Hebrew word translated into ‘awe’ in the Bible is yirah (יראה, pronounced yir-ah). It often directly translates into fear, like "fear of the Lord," but it can also mean respect, reverence, and worship. But, make...

The word “soul” can often feel like a nebulous word in English, it doesn’t always communicate what it means. Soul has been been coined in jazz and blues music, and it’s used to describe a certain kind of southern comfort...

What is the Meaning of Hebrew word Ruach? Ruach (pronounced roo-akh) is the Hebrew word for spirit, breath, or wind. When spoken, the word engages one’s breath and lungs. The first mention of Ruach in the Bible is in the...

What is Emunah and the Meaning of Amen? The Hebrew word Emunah may not sound familiar to you at first, but how about the word AMEN? How is "faith" defined in Hebrew? What does Amen really mean? How are these...

What is the meaning of the Hebrew word Hesed? One of the Hebrew words for ‘love’ is hesed (חסד, pronounced kheh-sed”), which is actually a difficult word to translate into English. That is because there is a range of meanings...