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Topic: Hebrew (Language/ Text)

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-19
Masoretic Texts (Hebrew Texts): Do you know the difference between various Hebrew texts (Westminster Leningrad Codex and the Masoretic text)?



2024-02-22
Languages in the New Testament: How do I find out if the book of Mathew was written in Hebrew, rather than Greek, like the rest of the New Testament?



2024-02-21
Flat Earth: Caller shares that the Hebrew word for "earth" refers to "round" or "sphere" and recommends "The Natural Sciences Know Nothing of Evolution" by A.E. Wilder-Smith, particularly for flat earthers. [Isaiah 40:22].



2024-02-14
Replenish the Earth: Why does it say "replenish" the earth in Genesis, if there was nothing before? [Genesis 1:28].
The Septuagint: Has the difference between the Greek Septuagint and the Hebrew Bible seemed significant to you?


2024-02-06
"Lucifer" in Isaiah: Who is Lucifer in Isaiah? [Isaiah 13, Isaiah 14:12].
Satan as a Fallen Angel: What do you think about Satan being a fallen angel? [Revelation 12:9, Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4].


2024-01-31
The Language Spoken by Adam & Eve: Do we know what language was spoken by Adam & Eve?
Language English & Hebrew: Is there any correlation between the word "dog" and "God," and "Son" and "sun?"


2024-01-18
Flat Earth Proponent: Flat Earther; “How can we justify what science tells us when both scripture and our own perceptions tell us the earth is a flat, fixed plane?” [Matthew 24:41]



2023-12-15
Hate Mother & Father, Wife, Children: Could you explain the verse in Luke about "hating mother and father?" [Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37, Genesis 29:31-35, Matthew 6:24-26].



2023-12-13
Defining "Salvation": Would you define "salvation" and what is the root and origin of the word?



2023-11-08
The Apostles Scripture: What version of the scriptures would Paul and the apostles have used?
"Virgin" in the Septuagint: If the word "virgin" in Hebrew means "young woman" does the fact that the apostles used the Greek Septuagint (where the word is "parthenos," which means "virgin") tend to nullify the argument of liberal scholars that Mary may not have been a virgin? [Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14].


2023-10-31
Grief & Guilt: Does the word "grief" in Hebrew also mean "guilt?" And does the word for "sorrows" also mean "sin?" [Isaiah 53:4-6, Isaiah 1:5-6, Isaiah 3:7, 1 Peter 2:23-25]?



2023-08-08
Let "us" in Genesis: Who is speaking in Genesis 1, when it is said, "Let us ...?" [Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:2-3, Psalm 33:6].
Raul Riess: What about Raul Riess of Calvary Chapel? Why didn't you mention him when you were talking about the movie "The Jesus Revolution?" Rec: movie; "Fury to Freedom."


2023-08-03
Walking "in" the Spirit: Why do you think that walk "by" the Spirit might be better than "in" the Spirit? [Galatians 5:16].
Translators: Do you think that translators sometimes copy one another when the Greek or Hebrew does not designate which preposition was intended?


2023-07-31
David Hocking & Proving the Pre-trib Rapture: Regarding David Hocking and the "Pre-trib Rapture" and vacillating between the Greek and Hebrew translations to support his view, how legitimate is his thinking? Rec: Topical Lecture series; "When Shall These Things Be?," three lectures about the rapture proving and disproving the Pre-trib rapture. [Revelation 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9].



2023-06-21
Syntax (Word Order) in Greek & Hebrew Languages: Could you review the syntax (word order) of the Greek & Hebrew languages?



2023-06-01
"Princes" (Leaders, Chiefs): Does the Hebrews word in Numbers used for "Prince" have a broad meaning? [Numbers 1:44].



2023-05-30
Translations from Greek: Why don't the translators work for the language of the Jews, rather than Greek?



2023-05-26
God's Omnipresence: If some will be shut out and away from the presence of the Lord, how then can God be omnipresent? [2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, Acts 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:8].
Added Words to Bible Manuscripts: Where can I get a Bible that doesn't add words that are not there in the Greek? Rec: Greek or Hebrew Interlinear.


2023-05-24
Bible Translation Evaluation (Pet Peeves): What are some of your "pet peeves" when assessing Bible translations?[Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Ephesians 2:15, Ephesians 4:22-24].



2023-04-20
"Forever," Maybe Not "Forever" & the 3rd Temple: If the word in Hebrew translated as "forever" is not always "forever," then does it leave a possibility for the 3rd temple to be rebuilt? [Jonah 2:26, Exodus 21:6-9, Deuteronomy 28:45-46, Jeremiah 18:8].



2022-12-28
Jehovah & YHWH (Yahweh): Do you know anything about the origins of the word "Jehovah"?



2022-12-20
Amillennial vs Dispensational: Is Amillennialism, by definition, not Dispensational?
Theologian, Spiros Zodhiates What do you know of the work of Spiros Zodhiates?
Charismatic vs Cessationist (Filling of the Holy Spirit): Can you clarify the definition of "Charismatics" and if it involves a "second work of grace?" Recommended topical lectures; "Charisma and Character." [Acts 8-9, Acts 19, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:4, John 20:22, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18].

2022-11-18
"Chiasms" (Chiastic Structure) in Scripture" Do you think that looking into "chiasms" in scripture is profitable?
Difficult Passages in Scripture: If I run across a verse I don't like or don't understand, I tend to dig into it, to figure out why I am wrong. Is this how I should I be looking at this?


2022-11-11
Bible Mistake?; 70 or 75 People: The number of people of the house of Jacob, and where they were taken in Stephen's testimony was called into question. [Acts 7:14-16, Genesis 46:27].
The Masoretic Text: Why is my copy of the English version of the Masoretic text not consistently in English and sometimes inserts Hebrew? [Isaiah 9:6].


2022-11-02
David Tortured Others or Demanded Labor: Could you clarify the meaning of the verse in Samuel about what David did to the people-did he torture them, or put them to work? Why would translator choose such different ways to translate this? [2 Samuel 12:31].



2022-05-20
Atheist: God Has More than One Son: Atheist caller; How is it that God has more than one son? [John 3:16, Genesis 6:2, John 1:12, I John 3:2].
Atheist; Nephilm: Atheist: Who were the "Nephilim"? [Genesis 6:4, Numbers 13:33].
Atheist: Ancient Languages Atheist; Should we not be learning ancient Greek and Hebrew and Aramaic?

2022-05-16
Ezekiel Has Not Happened: Isn't it proof that Ezekiel has not yet happened, because of the mention of the city, Hemenah, that has not existed yet? [Ezekiel 39:16, Ezekiel 39:22, Ezekiel 38-39].
United States in Ezekiel: Did you know that the United States is in Ezekiel?


2022-05-05
Titles for Jesus & Hebrew Punctuation: Is there any significance to the translator's choice to put commas in different places in the verse giving titles to Jesus in Isaiah 9? [Isaiah 9:6].



2022-04-13
3 Days & 3 Nights in the Tomb: Could you talk about the disparity of the 3 days and 3 nights prediction for the days Jesus was in the tomb, if He was crucified on Friday and resurrected on Sunday? [Matthew 12:40].



2022-04-07
God Hates the Wicked in Psalms: If God doesn't hate, how then should we see the Psalm that says that God hates the wicked? [Psalm 5:4-6, Psalm 5:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19].
We Must Hate our Mother & Father: Does the verse about hating your mother and father, just mean we must love them less, instead of really hate? [Luke 14:26, Matthew 10:37].
Soldiers Arresting Jesus: Do you think that the soldiers didn't actually fall back supernaturally, but where kneeling to worship Jesus? [John 18:6].

2022-03-29
Pronouciation of God's Name: Do you know how to properly prounce the name of God (Jehovah, Yahweh, YHWH)?



2022-03-23
Timeline in Genesis Contradiction: Do you think that there is a contradiction or if we are misunderstanding due to the Hebrew language's tenses? [Genesis 2:19, Genesis 2:9].
Genesis' Hebrew Language: One scholar indicated that the interpretation of Genesis cannot be understood in the past perfect tense in Genesis 2? [Genesis 2:19, Genesis 2:9].


2022-02-24
Gene & Melissa Scott: What do you think of Melissa Scott (Gene Scott's wife)?
Greek & Hebrew Scholars: Who would you recommend that teaches from the Greek and Hebrew translations?
The New Covenant's Teachings: Where would you find what needs to be kept in the New Covenant? Recommendation; verse-by-verse lectures.

2022-02-23
Jewish View of Plural Pronoun in Genesis: How would the Jews interpret the plural pronoun if they believed in a singular God? [Genesis 1:26-28].



2022-02-02
Old Testament Hebrew Poetic Language: Did Job's friends and the prophets actually speak in poetic form, or where they just recast in poetry when the story is told?
God Uses the Devil: Does God actually use the devil to accomplish His will at times? [Acts 2:23].


2022-01-07
Human an "it": Was the first reference to a human, "it"? [Genesis 1:26].



2021-12-29
Animals Described Like They are People: Could you talk the description of ants and badgers being like people? [Proverbs 30:24-28, Joel 2:2]



2021-12-15
Jehovah Witnesses & the Words; "Lord" & "Jehovah": Jehovah Witnesses claim that the word "Jehovah" in the New Testament was replaced with the word "Lord"?



2021-12-07
Pronouncing the "J": Where do you find your lecture where you talk about the letter, "J" and its pronunciation?
Marriage Requirements: What are the requirements for marriage? [Malachi 2:15, Matthew 19:5-6].


2021-11-24
Translation of the Word "Defiled": Could you help me sort out the meaning of the word "defiled" in Deuteronomy 22, and why other translations seem to be a more positive meaning. [Deuteronomy 22:9].



2021-10-29
History, Authorship & Origins of the Torah: What do you think about the differing opinions of the history, authorship and origins of the Torah?
Masoretic Text or Septuagint: Is the Masoretic Text or Septuagint more reliable?


2021-10-01
Bible Study with Greek and Hebrew: Do you think that we should take some interest in Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?



2021-09-17
Greek in Hebrew: Why do preachers so often refer to the Greek rather than the Hebrew?



2021-08-11
The Word for God & Jesus: Isn't the Word for God & Jesus the same in every language? So should we not be using the proper name?



2021-06-01
Pure Hebrew Language: Is the restoration of the use of the pure Hebrew language prophesied in Zephaniah? [Zephaniah 3:9, Luke 6:45].



2021-05-11
Past Tense Translation in "Giving of New Heart": Why do some of the translations indicate past tense when referring to the "giving of a new heart"? [Ezekiel 36:26].



2021-03-12
Jesus' Name: What exactly was Jesus' name, in what language, and how was it pronounced in His day (Iesous Iesvs Iesum, Iesos)?



2021-01-07
Carrying One's Cross: How far does one carry the cross, say in the event we need to defend our country? [Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24].
Hate Our Mother & Father, Wife & Children: What does Jesus mean when He says we must hate our father and our mother, wife and children? [Luke 14:26-27, Luke 14:33, Malachi 1:3, Matthew 6:23, Genesis 29:30-31].


2021-01-04
Pronunciation of the Name, Jesus: Some say that the accurate pronunciation of Jesus' name is important.
Prayer for Salvation: How does one have to do it, to be saved? Some say it isn't by a prayer, but by abiding in Christ.


2020-10-27
All Scripture is Inspired: What does the verse about scripture actually say in the Greek? [2 Timothy 3:16].



2020-10-26
Eternal Torment: Why would God use the English words such as "eternal" and "everlasting" in regard to hell, if He knew how we would understand them, if it is not as we think as they translated it in English? [2 Peter 3, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 25:46, Revelation 20:10].
King James Bible Translation: Were the writers of the King James Bible inspired?


2020-10-05
Drugs, Occult, & Old Testament Prohibition: Where would I find Old Testament Law about prohibiting drugs and occult potions? [Galatians 5:20, Deuteronomy18:10, Hosea 4:11, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18].
Meanings of Words in Old Testament Opposed to Modern Meanings (Pharmacia/ Pharmacy): Do you agree with D.A. Carson, in his book, "Exegetical Fallacies", that there is misinterpretation of some words as they are used in the Old Testament and how they are used today?


2020-09-18
The Complexity of the Bible: Why has God made the Bible so complex, which has resulted in so many opposing opinions and misunderstanding? [Mark 7, Luke 21].
Greek & Hebrew Necessary to Understand the Bible?: Does one have to study Greek and Hebrew to understand the Bible?


2020-09-16
Jesus as "The Word": Could you explain more about Jesus being "The Word"? [I John 1:1, Psalm 33:6].
Coronavirus: What do you think about the "Coronavirus" drama and government overreach?


2020-06-22
The Septuagint: Should not The Septuagint have a more prominent position in the Christian world?



2020-06-19
New Testament Parallel to Hosea: Is there a New Testament verse that parallels to and explains Hosea 5? [Hosea 5:14-15, Ezekiel 37, Luke 21:20-22].
Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord: Doesn't this verse parallel Hosea 5, and therefore predict that the Jews will turn back to Christ? Matthew 23:39? [ Hosea 5:14-15, Matthew 23:39, Matthew 6, Zechariah 14].


2020-06-15
Book of Job: Could you help me with the implications of the story of Job? Does God have to give permission to Satan to inflict us? [Job, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11-12, Romans 8:28, I Peter 1:7].



2020-05-11
Limited Negative: Where did you learn of the idiom, the "limited negative"?



2020-05-05
Unicorns in the Bible: Could you tell me what the Hebrew word translated as unicorn for the animal is that is being referred to in the Bible as a unicorn?
King James Only Response: What would you suggest as being the best source for responding to the King James Only group?


2020-03-11
Word differences in two verses: Could you clarify the relationship & differences between these two verse in Ephesians & Psalms? [Ephesians 4:8 & Psalm 68:18].



2020-01-23
Seed of Woman: Does the verse about the "seed of a woman" in Genesis 3, support the idea of the virgin birth? [Genesis 3:15].
Hebrew Text: Would biblical texts today, in Hebrew, be the same as those that are 500 years old?


2019-11-07
Hebrew Poetry: Would you talk about Hebrew poetry and chiasms in scripture? Is the center of the chiasm always the main point?
Latin Vulgate: Since there are 12 fruits of the spirit listed in the Latin Vulgate, would it be advisable for one use it for Bible Study? [Galatians 4:6, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 21].


2019-10-14
Homosexuality: Caller just comments again on previous calls about original words used for man or mankind. [Leviticus 18:22].



2019-08-27
Hebrew Test & The Septuagint: Can you give me an overview of the differences between translations of the words in the Hebrew text and the Septuagint?



2019-08-23
Hebrew Poetry: Do you have any teaching about Hebrew poetry at your website?



2019-04-16
Jesus: Why did they not call Him Joshua, or Yeshua, a more Hebrew name? Pronunciation of His name in Aramaic?



2019-01-15
YHWAH, YHVH, Yaweh: Would you talk about the Hebrew letters translated for the word God as LORD in our Old Testament (YHVH or YHWH, Yaweh/ Tetragram or Tetragrammaton, Adonai)?



2018-05-07
Malachi & Chronicles: Chronological order of the books of the Bible, why are they different in the jewish book vs ours?
Hebrew Language: There seems to be a limited amount of words in the Hebrew Language as compared to Greek & English.


2017-12-06
The Septuagint: Is the Septuagint reliable?
Divorcer Still a Christian: Is a woman who left her husband for no cause a true Christian?


2017-09-27
Interlinear Greek Bible for both Manuscripts: Is there an interlinear Greek for both Alexandrian & Textus Receptus?
The Devil Understanding the Plan of Redemtion: "things which angels desired to look into", why did Jesus call Peter Satan? Satan not knowing God's plan for redemption, yet he tried to prevent Satan Jesus from going to the cross? [1 Peter 1:12, 2 Corinthians 2:8]


2017-08-16
Crossing the Red Sea Documentary: What do you think about the documentary about evidence of the crossing of the red sea?
Hebrew Language: When did the Hebrew language start?


2017-07-27
Masoretic & Septuagint Text: The ages of people's lives seem different in the Septuagint vs the Masoretic text. Do you know anything about that, & why it would be? [Genesis 5]



2017-02-03
Timing of Patmos: When was john the revelator banished to Patmos because that would determine the date of Revelation?
Hebrew Language in Revelation: There seems to be Hebrew Language in Revelation, so was it written for them, who would understand it & all its symbolism?


2016-11-17
Old Testament Languages: Did Moses write the Pentateuch in Aramaic? Did Daniel speak Babylonian? Where did Hebrew come from?



2016-10-21
Genesis 5, in the Hebrew & Greek Text: The length of days for individuals seems to be longer in one language, which is correct? [Genesis 5]



2016-03-30
Angel meaning Messenger: The Greek word for angel is "messenger", but in Hebrew did they use the same word?
Sin in Hebrew: What about the word "sin: in greek, is it the same as Hebrew?
Ahijah the Prophet: Caller wants to know if all of the names of "Ahijah" are the same person. [1 Kings 12:15, 1 Kings 14:2]

2015-12-18
KJV only Advocates: KJV advocates say that if people read the King James Version of the Bible, & struggles to understand it, it means they are not saved because "My sheep hear my voice" & understand it.
Most loved verse of the Bible misunderstood: God only loves those who love Him, & we shouldn't preach the gospel of love to unbelievers. [John 3:16]


2015-07-13
Manuscripts of the Bible: Were the Manuscripts just one long continuous words, w/ no breaks, commas, capitalization?
Bob Dutko: Steve Gregg was in an interview w/ Bob Dutko, does he have an audio file of that?


2015-03-17
Tetragrammaton & Yahweh: How many Hebrews manuscripts would have the name "Yahweh" verses what you find in the Tetragrammaton?



2015-03-05
Hebrew language & Ezekiel: Caller wants to continue talking about the discussion of "gods" & "man", he just wanted to confirm that Steve was right.



2014-11-26
Bible Translations: I bought a Catholic Bible, & wondering the different translations between a Protestant Bible & a Catholic Bible of what King Agag's attitude was on his way up to meet Samuel....it seems to be quite different: cautiously, delicately, full of hope, cheerfully, trembling. [1 Samuel 15:32]



2014-11-19
KJV-Only Rebuttal: We don't have to depend on the scholars to translate the Greek & Hebrew correctly. For one thing, Augustine never knew Greek or Hebrew. For another, you can read a variety of Translations & get a pretty good idea of what is being said, are the opinions of the caller.



2014-04-15
Hebrew and Aramaic Languages: Caller was trying to make a point that calling Jesus by His Hebrew name was not important since Jesus spoke in Aramaic.



2013-12-10
Determining Who the "He" is-Daniel 9: How can we know for sure who the "he" is in Daniel 9:27? [Daniel 9:25-27].
The Mustard Seed & the Leaven-Good or Bad: The "Mustard Seed" or "Leave" can be either good or bad. People need to use common sense to interpret them in context.[Matthew 13:31-33]


2013-08-29
Aramaic Language & Jesus: What language did Jesus speak to His disciples, & how is it related to the Hebrew language? How come they didn't speak in Greek?
Eli, Eli, Lemasabachthani: What language was "Eli, Eli, lemasabachthani", "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" in?
Septuagint: Why would the New Testament writers reference from the Septuagint if it was written in Greek when they didn't speak in Greek?

2013-08-06
Hebrew Superior to Greek: Why do people think the language of Hebrew is superior to Greek, & if it was, why wasn't the NT written in Hebrew?



2013-07-08
"Perish": In some Bible dictionaries, the word "perish" can mean "ruin" & "loss". What do you think? [John 3:16]
"Eternal" Since the word for "eternal" doesn't necessarily mean "forever", thereby implying that torment in hell might not be actually forever, couldn't that change how we then see "eternal" life as not "forever"? [Matthew 25:46]
Eternal Punishment in Hell: Doesn't the idea of eternal torment in hell cause many not to believe in God?

2013-07-05
Ethnic Israel & Eternal Security: Is the reason Dispensationalists are so adamant about God never giving up on ethnic Israel because they are fearful of Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved) not being true?
Meaning of "Jew": Does "Jew" mean "praise of God"?


2013-03-19
Abram's Response to Yahweh: Why did Abram's and family accept that it was a revelation from Yahweh? [Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1, Acts 7:2].



2012-01-11
Timeline- Captivity in Babylon: Would you help me work out the timeline of 70 years of Babylonian captivity? [Daniel 9, Jeremiah 25].
"Wing of the Abomination": Can you explain what "wing of abomination" might mean? [Daniel 9:27].
Greek Orthodox Study Bible: What do you think of this translation of Daniel 9 from the Greek Orthodox Study Bible? [Daniel 9].
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