Tag Archives: biblical languages

Languages of the Bible and in the Bible

Posted on November 8, 2025 by ehurst

In order to handle one particular Bible passage, we need a wealth of background explanation. All the more do we need it because we need to clobber some false notions common in our day. Abraham was referred to in Scripture … Continue reading →

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Of New Wine and Old Skins

Posted on July 8, 2025 by ehurst

We talk a great deal about the mindset and worldview of the Hebrew people, because that’s the only way to understand the Bible. But not everything about that outlook is admirable, especially in light of the very real changes brought … Continue reading →

Posted in teaching | Tagged biblical languages, Biblical Mysticism, divine presence, Hebrew epistemology, Judaism, New Testament, old testament, symbolic references, the Spirit Realm, Unseen Realm, western epistemology | 5 Comments

Teachings of Christ — John 12:20-36

Posted on June 29, 2019 by ehurst

Prior to the coming of Christ, the path of redemption back to Eden was quite demanding. Even for Israel, it was pretty tough. It usually meant studying the Covenant of Moses and seeking God’s face until the light dawned inside … Continue reading →

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Bible Linguistics

Posted on July 7, 2017 by ehurst

I stayed up way too late reading this stuff. Abraham is considered the founder and progenitor faith covenants. It is bluntly stated in the New Testament that we who embrace Christ are also true spiritual descendants of Abraham (see Galatians … Continue reading →

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Job 34

Posted on April 5, 2014 by ehurst

Elihu endeavors to use the same linguistic manners as Job and his friends. So he offers words on their level and invites them to assess carefully in a wider context whether the things they have said make any sense. Elihu … Continue reading →

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Quantum Morality and Words

Posted on November 3, 2013 by ehurst

I long for opportunities to demonstrate my faith to those who might not listen to words until they see it. God has called me to address those with an education and some hope of mental clarity on morality. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Conversion Is a Lie

Posted on May 8, 2013 by ehurst

Translation of the Bible into English is inevitably difficult. Virtually every translation I’ve read does something I find objectionable. That’s because knowing how to get an English word or phrase from one of the biblical languages is no guarantee you … Continue reading →

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