Biblical Culture

Spirit, Moon & Traveler

In this video, Jeff A. Benner explores surprising connections between Hebrew words that share a common root. You’ll discover how “ru’ahh” (spirit/wind), “y’re’ahh” (moon), and “a’rahh” (traveler) are all linked by the idea of following a prescribed path.

Biblical Culture

Wisdom & Cheese

While the connections between Hebrew words derived from the same root are sometimes obvious, at other times they are far less apparent. Such is the case with the Hebrew root Hh.M, meaning “heat.” At first glance, the meanings of the words derived from this root seem unrelated—until an ancient tale reveals the surprising link between them.

Biblical Culture

Broken pot, Running & Land

What does a broken pot, running and land have in common in biblical culture?

Part 1

The Way of YHWH

Genesis 18:19 and “The Way of YHWH”

Genesis 18:19 includes four Hebrew words, translated as the way, command, keep and righteousness, whose meanings describe a journey, but are lost in translation.

Part 2

The Way of YHWH

Hallelujah and its close relationship to the journey

The Hebrew word hallelujah, usually interpreted and translated from a very Greek abstract perspective, provides insights into “The Way of YHWH” that is overlooked in modern translations.

Part 3

The Way of YHWH

Torah and The Way

Continuing my series on "The Way of YHWH," I will be examining the word "Torah" and its relationship to this journey.

Part 4

The Way of YHWH

The way, the truth and the life.

Discover what Jesus truly meant when He called Himself “the way, the truth, and the life.” In this session, we explore the original Hebrew context behind these words, revealing insights often lost in translation.