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Understanding the Bible
from a Hebrew Perspective

Stories and teachings that illuminate Scripture through the lens of ancient Hebrew thought, language, and culture.

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Bereshit: What 'In the Beginning' Really Means
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בְּרֵאשִׁית
Hebrew Word Study

Bereshit: What 'In the Beginning' Really Means

The opening word of the Torah carries within it a universe of meaning that most translations barely scratch the surface of. When we peer into the ancient Hebrew letters, we find a story within a story.

March 10, 20266 min read
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Shalom: Far More Than Peace
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Hebrew Word Study

Shalom: Far More Than Peace

We translate it as 'peace,' but the Hebrew word Shalom carries the weight of wholeness, completeness, and a world restored to its intended o...

March 5, 20265 min
Counting Stars with Abraham
כּוֹכָבִים
Ancient Wisdom

Counting Stars with Abraham

The night God took Abraham outside and told him to count the stars was not just a promise about descendants. It was a revelation about the n...

February 28, 20267 min
Passover: The Original Story of Redemption
פֶּסַח
Feasts & Seasons

Passover: The Original Story of Redemption

Pesach is not just a historical event. It is the template upon which all of Scripture's redemption narratives are built. Understanding the o...

February 20, 20268 min
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"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple."
— Psalm 119:130