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This section will explore the Hebrew language and culture to define key biblical concepts such as belief as being firm in devotion to God, torah as instruction from a parent to a child, psalm as a bringing forth of bright music from a stringed instrument, sing praises as plucking fruit or a musical instrument, and covenant as a selection of the best, often involving a symbolic cutting of an animal.
This section will delve into the nuances of the Hebrew language to illuminate the meanings of words related to learning, image, trust, work, and paths, demonstrating that Hebrew words often have concrete, sensory-based meanings that provide deeper insight into biblical concepts, such as learning by example (Alaph), or by instruction (Lamad), trust as leaning on or clinging to God, and various kinds of work as service or physical labor.
This section will explore the Hebrew language and culture to provide a deeper understanding of biblical concepts by examining the original meanings of words such as heart, soul, character, order, good, and evil, revealing how these concepts differ from modern Western interpretations and highlighting the importance of a Hebraic perspective for accurate biblical interpretation.
This section will examine the Hebrew language and culture to reveal the concrete, sensory-based meanings of words related to worship, covenant, anatomy, and the spirit, emphasizing how these ancient concepts differ from modern Western understandings and demonstrating the importance of understanding the Hebrew perspective for a more accurate interpretation of biblical texts.