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An hour, a minute

Today’s first word, sha•ah, an hour, was not a time unit in the Old Testament. It is mentioned several times, though, in the New Testament and with much precision: “When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour”...

A week, a day

In the next three days, we’ll introduce common time expressions. Because these words are simple, and to make this series more effective, we’ll present 2-3 words per day instead of the regular pace of one a day. You’ll need a little more time for practice but you’ll...

A year, a month

In the next three days, we’ll introduce common time expressions. Because these words are simple, and to make this series more effective, we’ll present 2-3 words per day instead of the regular pace of one a day. You’ll need a little more time for practice, but you’ll...

Micah

Micah is one of the 12 minor prophets. He prophesied over the kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the First Temple era. His name is composed of two parts: the first, ‘mi,’ is an interrogative (question) that we discussed three days ago – ‘who?’ The second part...

Obadiah

Obadiah is one of the 12 minor prophets The name O•vad•yah, Obadiah, is perhaps the best representation of a name-fate connection that we witness in so many Hebrew names. The second part of this name includes God’s name (‘Yah’) just as you hear in the phrase...