Category: Hebrew Highlights
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חֶסֶד The Unshakable Love of God
The Deep Meaning of the Hebrew word “Chesed“ The Hebrew language is filled with words that carry layers of meaning, and one of the richest is chesed (חֶסֶד). Often translated as “lovingkindness,” “mercy,” or “steadfast love,” chesed represents far more than what these English words convey. It is a term that speaks of covenant…
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חֲנֻכָּה
Celebrating the Light of Dedication and Faith Hanukkah, or Chanukah (חֲנֻכָּה), meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, is a joyful celebration of God’s faithfulness and the perseverance of His people. This eight-day festival commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 164 BC, following the Maccabean Revolt against the oppressive…
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What does Selah mean?
The word “Selah” (Hebrew: סֶּֽלָה) is indeed a fascinating and enigmatic word found in the Hebrew Bible. It is found 71 times in the Book of Psalms and 3 times in the Book of Habakkuk. The pronunciation of “Selah” as “seh’-law” (instead of “see-lah”) aligns with the traditional Hebrew pronunciations, shedding…
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Is “Virgin” a Mistranslation?
8 Facts and 10 Questions “Behold a virgin (Hebrew: הָעַלְמָ֗ה transliterated “hā·‘al·māh”) shall be with child . . .” (Isaiah 7:14) “And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, (Hebrew: בְּתוּלָ֕ה transliterated “be-thu-lah”) neither had any man known her:” (Genesis 24:16) It is sometimes argued that the…
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