Here is a short excerpt from the Talmud that concerns the concept of 'Messiah Ben Joseph' and 'Messiah Ben David' as well as something about the 'evil eye'. In this Talmudic discussion, verses from chapter 10 the book of Zechariah are discussed: … [Continue reading] about תלמוד בבלי נב:א
Reasons to acquire Biblical Languages. Part 1
The following excerpt taken from Jason S DeRouchie's recent article in the Themelios journal articulates one opinion on the reasons why Ministers might want to aquatin themselves with Biblical Languages: At least two serious interpretive … [Continue reading] about Reasons to acquire Biblical Languages. Part 1
Have you a Septuagint?
Often attributed to, Professor Ferdinand Hitzig : “HAVE YOU A SEPTUAGINT?” Ferdinand Hitzig, eminent biblical critic and Hebraist, used to say to his class. “If not, sell all you have, and buy one.” Danker, Frederick W. Multipurpose Tools for … [Continue reading] about Have you a Septuagint?
JUDE 1:5
The Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament 28th edition has Ἰησοῦς (Jesus) in place of the term ‘Lord’ used in the Textus Receptus (as well as the vast majority of printed Greek New Testament editions) . The ESV and the NET follow the reading of 28th … [Continue reading] about JUDE 1:5
1 Kings 17:6 an Orthographic Issue
It would seem that most (if not all) translators follow the ‘Ktiv Menuqad’ of the ‘Masoretic’ text when attempting to render 1 kings 17:6 into English. In doing so translators have either knowingly or unwittingly accepted the Masoretes’ … [Continue reading] about 1 Kings 17:6 an Orthographic Issue