4 Hebrew names reveal God's plan
Apr 10, 2020 13:00:43 #
4 Hebrew names reveal God’s plan
The second half of the Book of Genesis follows Jacob, the forefather of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to Scripture, Jacob loved his wife Rachel more than her sister Leah. Since Leah was “unloved”, the Lord had mercy on her and granted her six sons. What do the original Hebrew names of the first four extraordinary boys reveal about God’s plan for the people of Israel?
Leah’s reward
Biblical Hebrew reveals new depths
A joyous firstborn
In the final verses of Genesis 29 we read in quick succession the story of the birth of Leah’s four sons. Each one is given a Hebrew name which bears a deep emotional meaning only understood in the original Hebrew. Her first son, Reuben (רְאוּבֵן) is named from the Hebrew word ra’ah (רָאָה), which means “see”. Reuben’s name is a pure expression of joy – see a son is born!
God hears Leah
Leah’s second son is Simeon (שִׁמְעוֹן), which comes from the Hebrew word shema (שָׁמַע) meaning “hear”. Leah expresses her gratitude that God has heard her cries and blessed her with a second son. The name of the third son Levi (לֵוִי) is related to the Hebrew word for “attach”, yelave (יִלָּוֶה). Leah hoped that this boy would finally cause Jacob to be more attached to her.
Experience the Bible through HebrewMost expressive is the fourth son’s name, Yehuda (יְהוּדָה), coming from the Hebrew word for “praise”, odeh (אוֹדֶה). Leah is finally able to set aside her rivalry with her sister and her frustration with her husband. She simply praises God for giving her a great portion in creating the tribes of the Jewish people. To this day, the people of Israel call themselves Yehudim or “sons of Judah.” In these difficult times, you have the opportunity to turn to the original Hebrew and discover new meaning in the Scripture!
The second half of the Book of Genesis follows Jacob, the forefather of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to Scripture, Jacob loved his wife Rachel more than her sister Leah. Since Leah was “unloved”, the Lord had mercy on her and granted her six sons. What do the original Hebrew names of the first four extraordinary boys reveal about God’s plan for the people of Israel?
Leah’s reward
Biblical Hebrew reveals new depths
A joyous firstborn
In the final verses of Genesis 29 we read in quick succession the story of the birth of Leah’s four sons. Each one is given a Hebrew name which bears a deep emotional meaning only understood in the original Hebrew. Her first son, Reuben (רְאוּבֵן) is named from the Hebrew word ra’ah (רָאָה), which means “see”. Reuben’s name is a pure expression of joy – see a son is born!
God hears Leah
Leah’s second son is Simeon (שִׁמְעוֹן), which comes from the Hebrew word shema (שָׁמַע) meaning “hear”. Leah expresses her gratitude that God has heard her cries and blessed her with a second son. The name of the third son Levi (לֵוִי) is related to the Hebrew word for “attach”, yelave (יִלָּוֶה). Leah hoped that this boy would finally cause Jacob to be more attached to her.
Experience the Bible through HebrewMost expressive is the fourth son’s name, Yehuda (יְהוּדָה), coming from the Hebrew word for “praise”, odeh (אוֹדֶה). Leah is finally able to set aside her rivalry with her sister and her frustration with her husband. She simply praises God for giving her a great portion in creating the tribes of the Jewish people. To this day, the people of Israel call themselves Yehudim or “sons of Judah.” In these difficult times, you have the opportunity to turn to the original Hebrew and discover new meaning in the Scripture!
Apr 11, 2020 02:30:44 #
bahmer wrote:
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Love these
Happy Easter
Apr 11, 2020 08:53:39 #
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
Love these
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Same to you CD have a great day your country is on the mend is it not?
Apr 11, 2020 09:44:26 #
bahmer wrote:
Same to you CD have a great day your country is on the mend is it not?
It is opening up a bit... But lots of restrictions... And a growing fear of a second wave...
Still... Life is good... Family is healthy... Warming up... Bible study will do a nice service tomorrow...
Stay strong... God bless
Apr 11, 2020 09:57:59 #
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
It is opening up a bit... But lots of restrictions... And a growing fear of a second wave...
Still... Life is good... Family is healthy... Warming up... Bible study will do a nice service tomorrow...
Stay strong... God bless
Still... Life is good... Family is healthy... Warming up... Bible study will do a nice service tomorrow...
Stay strong... God bless
Sounds good we are a ways from having church or bible studies. Only by TV or internet so far.
Apr 11, 2020 10:06:07 #
bahmer wrote:
Sounds good we are a ways from having church or bible studies. Only by TV or internet so far.
We are doing it by internet... An app...
Would like to get together out on the soccer field.. But the vote was to keep the quarantine procedures... I think it's for the best...
Apr 11, 2020 10:07:14 #
Canuckus Deploracus wrote:
We are doing it by internet... An app...
Would like to get together out on the soccer field.. But the vote was to keep the quarantine procedures... I think it's for the best...
Would like to get together out on the soccer field.. But the vote was to keep the quarantine procedures... I think it's for the best...
Amen and Amen
Apr 11, 2020 10:50:30 #
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