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#182 You’re misunderstanding “Love” and “Hate” in Romans 9 - Joe Heschmeyer

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Jun 17, 2025
Delve into the nuanced meanings of 'love' and 'hate' in biblical texts, particularly in the stories of Jacob and Esau. Discover how common translations can mislead readers and overlook profound historical understandings. Learn about the Hebrew words 'aheb' and 'sanah,' and their implications on divine relationships and covenants. This exciting discussion challenges traditional interpretations by emphasizing the importance of context in grasping God’s choices and the dynamics of biblical love.
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Love and Hate Are Covenantal Terms

  • Biblical terms for love and hate often describe actions or legal states, not emotional feelings.
  • These terms reflect covenant loyalty or repudiation more than personal affection or hatred.
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Hate Means Divorce, Not Emotion

  • The phrase "hating" a wife in Deuteronomy refers to repudiation or divorce, not emotional hatred.
  • This clarifies inheritance laws where one wife is married, the other divorced, not bigamy.
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Reinterpreting "Hate" in Scripture

  • Hebrew "sanah" means active repudiation or rejection, not internal hatred.
  • God's "hatred" of sacrifices in Isaiah means He rejects them, not that He has negative feelings.
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