Monthly Archives: August 2021
The translation that says “Lord”
In every book of the Old Testament, there are translations into English where the Hebrew written is “יְהוָ֗ה,” which is “yhwh” [Hebrew really doesn’t have and vowels as letters], transliterated as “yah-weh.” The Germans see this as “jhvh,” so they … Continue reading
What’s a teraphim?
A Google search of the word “teraphim” brings up this definition: “small images or cult objects used as domestic deities or oracles by ancient Semitic peoples.” [Oxford Languages] The Wikipedia article entitled “Teraphim” says, “a Hebrew word from the Bible, found only in … Continue reading
Why doesn’t it just say that?
On June 4, 2017 – Pentecost Sunday – I attended a lectionary class before the main service at an Episcopal church. The reading being discussed was Acts 2, which tells of the Spirit of Yahweh filling the apostles of Jesus, … Continue reading
Our Daily Bread 