by Dr. Mike Evans | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog
This expression is an idiom. As such it has a meaning that extends beyond the literal, word-for-word translation. Literal meaning: E•mek is ‘valley.’ Ha is the definite article ‘the.’ Ba•cha is the name of an ancient tree that once grew in Israel....
by Dr. Mike Evans | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog
This phrase appears three unique times in the Bible (one verse appears twice with the same wording in Deuteronomy 7:6 and in 14:2). It singles out Israel as God’s chosen people. Being an ‘am se•gu•la’ does not mean smothered with gifts and ‘Fringe Benefits.’ On the...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Mar 20, 2017 | Blog
This expression is an idiom. As such it has a meaning that extends beyond the literal, word-for-word translation. Literal meaning: a•la is a verb that has many meanings. In this context, it means ‘came up with,’ ‘resulted in.’ To•hu is a Biblical word that describes...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
This retaliatory law appears in slightly various meanings and limitations. An eye for an eye, or the “law” of retaliation, is the principle that a person who has injured another person is penalized to a similar degree; or in softer interpretations, the...
by Dr. Mike Evans | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
This expression is an idiom. As such it could have a meaning that extends beyond the literal, word-for-word translation. Literal meaning: ‘ot’ is either a sign, a mark, or a letter (character). Ka•yin is the name of the first Biblical murderer, Cain. Ot Ka•yin then is...
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