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 Words
Hebrew words are rich in meaning, but don't always find their exact match in other languages. With the use of the Holy Scriptures and exploring Modern Hebrew, we are diving into the depth of meaning behind selected Hebrew words.
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 of it. 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 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," and 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? And do you know what Amen means? You may wonder how these two Hebrew...
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...
The Meaning of Hebrew Words and Scripture More and more believers today study the Bible and wonder, am I getting the complete understanding of the Hebrew words? We have a sea of knowledge at our fingertips. We can connect with...
The Shema Prayer The most important prayer and declaration in the Jewish life is the “Shema Prayer”. This declaration of faithfulness is a type of marriage vow if you will, as well as a hymn of praise to God. Below...
In Giving We Receive The theme of giving and receiving is more than just a financial principle of generosity. The Bible gives many examples of how it can be applied universally. Have you noticed?If we bless Israel, we will be...