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...
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.
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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...
Hebrew Language and Scripture More and more believers today study the Bible and wonder, am I getting the complete understanding of the Hebrew language behind what I'm reading? We have a sea of knowledge at our fingertips. We can connect...
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...
Let’s face it. We are all lacking something. So, gratitude does not always come easy. It’s not hard to think of the things we lack and it wouldn’t take much time to create a list of what we need. But...
What does 'Messiah' mean? When it comes to viewing the messiah, Christians and Jews have different perspectives on His role in salvation and kingship. So, who is the messiah? Jewish Concept The Jewish Scriptures prophesy the messiah almost from the...
What’s the difference between a tabernacle, a synagogue and the temple? If you’ve ever asked this question, you are not alone. Each of these terms can be found in Scripture, but they can be easily confused or glanced over. The...
Blessed in Hebrew: The Word "Baruch" The church sometimes can cause a disconnect with the meaning of the word "Blessed". It may feel distant. But the Hebrew word for blessed - baruch - is everything but! The synonymous words ‘benediction’...
Hope is interwoven in our fabric as human beings. It is part of our narrative. The Bible details many stories of hope amongst God’s people, looking toward something greater, waiting for an answer to prayer.
The Hebrew Word Beresheet means beginning. Find out the deeper meaning of the word Beresheet in Hebrew context and how it applies to your life.