‘Shouted out of fear’ or ‘shouted out of joy’ – the appearance of the glory of God
Yesterday we talked about ‘the glory of God’ and its connection to the ‘sin offering’ as can be found
Biblical Hebrew and Hebrew Bible Studies Program
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Zelophehad’s Daughter’s Hebrew Name Meanings
The story of the daughters of Zelophehad is very interesting and has a couple of layers. Yesterday we mentioned one
Why Did Aaron Feel Distressed?
Today’s ‘Parashah’ (weekly Torah portion) is ‘Beha’alotecha’ {בהעלותך} (‘when you step up’). This is the third ‘Parashah’ in the Book
Who was Nachshon Ben Aminadav?
Nachshon Ben Aminadav {נחשון בן עמינדב} was one of the leaders of the Judah tribe during the time of the
What is the reason for holding TWO censuses in the desert?
Right at the beginning of the Book of Numbers, a census of the people of Israel was held: “The LORD
What is the connection between a ‘staff,’ a ‘leader’ and a ‘promise’?
Tomorrow’s ‘Parashot’ (weekly Torah portions) are ‘Matot’ {מטות} (Hebrew for ‘tribes’) and ‘Masei’ {מסעי} (Hebrew for ‘journeys’). Both together comprise
What do Moses’ sister Miriam and the spies to Canaan have in common?
Today’s ‘Parashah’ {פרשה} (weekly Torah portion) is ‘Shlach Lecha’ {שלח לך} (‘send to you’ or ‘send to yourself’). This is
Two Hebrew proverbs and the story of Balaam the son of Beor
Even though our weekly Torah portion is named after Balak the son of Zippor the king of Moab, the main
The Mysterious Hebrew Structure of the Priestly Blessing
The priestly blessing is one of the most well-known biblical texts. Let’s have a look at it: “The LORD spoke
The mysterious appearance of the Hebrew letter ‘Kof’ and its meaning
‘Parashat Balak’ {פרשת בלק} – the weekly Torah portion of ‘Balak’ – refers to the story of the King