Shalom everyone, The Ten commandments or matters is first presented in Exodus (Shmot) 20:1-14 and then repeated in Deut (Devarim): 5:6-18. I view these in a three-segment format. The first segment is how our relationship…
The Decalogue or Ten Matters
Reflections from Exodus/Shemot
Here is where we are going to share our reflections based on the daily readings from this book. Remember, if you have a broader topic for discussion, or “trivia” we will place those posts on…
Reflections from Genesis/Bereishit
Okay my friends, here is a place to dialogue regarding the book of Genesis/Bereshit. Feel free to share your questions, comments and reflections from the daily readings.
New post in Genesis Section re. Gen 1:26
I made a promise to someone that I would write up a Hebrew analysis for the Us and Our in Gen 1:26. It took me time, the forum board changed, and we have moved on,…
Understanding Hebrew thought for “Us” and “Our” in Gen 1:26
Following is a Summary of 2 white papers regarding Gen 1:26 using Hebrew grammar and the language that I hope clears up confusion. The 2 papers are an 8 page Non-Technical (as possible) write up…
Was The First Passover On The Night of the 14th or the 15th?
Many times when I read Exodus chapter 12, I rehash again, “Was the first Passover on the night of the 14th or the 15th?” I’m using the JPS translation 12:3 Speak to the whole community…
When Israel left Egypt
Was wondering if anyone else noticed what Moshe told the children of Israel in Exodus 12: 22– “and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning. ” To backtrack…
When does the day begin? Another witness…
Enjoyed some conversation during chapter one of Beresheeth (Genesis) regarding the matter of time – which our Abba Father YHVH Created – and when the day begins – at sundown as traditionally thought and taught…
Thoughts About Hur
Hello! I wanted to run some thoughts about Hur past you guys for your feedback! Last time I read Exodus, I thought “who is this Hur hanging out with Aaron?” as written about in Ex.…
The Vowels
At first I was put off by the Israel Bible’s use of Hashem to replace not just the four letter Name but other words for God as well. But I have come to love having…