Hebrew Bible Insights

Delve into the complicated tale of David, Uriah, and Bathsheba as scholarly insights unravel themes of divine retribution and legal complexities. Explore the significance of levirate marriage and its implications on morality and monarchy. The narrative highlights the intricate dynamics of family, justice, and covenant in biblical texts. Join a rich discussion that encourages deeper engagement with scripture and challenges simplistic interpretations of ancient narratives.

Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWhat happened during the approximately 400 years “between the old and new testaments?” Dr. George Athas dispels the myth of the “400 years of silence” that unfortunately breaks apart the flow of the continues Biblical story. George shares insights from his new book “Bridging the Testaments” in which he tells the grand story of this time period, synthesizing scholarship into a narrative style presentation with erudite insights. Bridging the Testaments: https://a.co/d/6pLgYXpDr. George Athas has a PhD from the University of Sydney and is Director of Research of Old Testament and Hebrew at Moore Theological College. He has written extensively on Old Testament prophetic books; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs; apocalyptic literature; the exilic and post-exilic periods; Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity; history and archaeology of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean; biblical theology; and Hebrew language.Chapters00:26-03:09: Intro03:10-16:12: The Myth of “400 Years of Silence”16:13-21:11: Important Sources for this Time Period21:12-31:17: Zechariah Insights from the “Intertestamental Time Period”31:18-41:40: What Makes the Persians Unique from other Empires of the Biblical Period?41:41-49:32: The Connection Between the Samaritans and Jews49:33-01:01:03: The Complex Story of the Maccabean Revolt and Hanukah01:01:04-01:05:15: Enoch, Daniel, the NT, and the Apocalyptic Worldview01:05:16-01:08:47: Concluding ThoughtsJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Nathan French, a resident scholar with a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Eastern Studies, delves into the enigmatic Book of Job. He highlights the divine council's role, examining themes of righteousness and suffering. Listeners uncover the nature of HaSatan, challenging perceptions of this figure within the divine court. The discussion reveals Job's transformative journey from suffering to intercessor, encouraging deeper reflection on human-divine relationships and the complexities of faith. Discover the rich narrative layers as French invites a nuanced appreciation of this biblical masterpiece.

What are some Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 2? This chapter has famous verses and some hidden gems. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares some insights from this chapter that are rooted in the original language. All insights are shared in such a way that people of any (or no) level of Hebrew can engage with. Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights00:27-01:36 Intro01:37-04:52 Unhelpful Chapter Division04:53-14:29 Habakkuk 2 Read in Hebrew14:30-28:58 Fascinating Textual Criticism Example28:59-40:21 Covenant and Vision in Habakkuk40:22-44:07 Whose Faith are We Living By?44:08-47:20 The Flood Story and Habakkuk47:21-48:47 Where Does the Vision Begin?Join our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

How do we make sense of Ezekiel? Our guest, Dr. Donna Petter, answers a number of questions about this important book. How do we make sense of graphic and violent sections in the book? What is the big picture structure of the book? Donna gives great insights into the intentionality of the design of the book between its two halves as well as a progression of restoration. You can find a link to her new commentary (which has been made completely free and online) below. Dr. Donna Petter is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Director of the Hebrew Language Program at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. She has a PhD from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations where she wrote her dissertation on the relationship between Sumerian City Laments and the Book of Ezekiel. She has written publications on Ezra-Nehemiah, Ezekiel, Ruth and more. To learn more about the range of her publications and research, check out the link in the description below. Today we are discussing the book of Ezekiel, a conversation that was spurred on by her commentary on the book of Ezekiel which is available online for free through the Gospel Coalition. Chapters00:26-01:53 Intro01:54-03:33 Donna’s Story with Ezekiel03:34-05:35 Elevator Pitch for Ezekiel05:36-10:53 Ezekiel Vision of God10:54-16:19 Sin and Why is Ezekiel “R” Rated?16:20-21:26 Levels and Progression of Restoration in Ezekiel21:27-26:34 Restoration that isn’t from “Works”26:35-33:19 Ezekiel 37 and the Valley of Dry Bones33:20-43:32 The New Temple and Distribution of the Land43:33-52:41 Sumerian City Laments and Ezekiel52:42-57:10 Pitfalls When Interpreting Ezekiel57:11-01:01:59 The Church Needs EzekielDonna Petter’s Ezekiel Commentary (Free and available online): https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/ezekiel/Join our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

What are some of the most interesting Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 1? In this episode Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of insights from this chapter of the Hebrew Bible. Everything is shared in such a way that people with no knowledge of Hebrew will be able to benefit from this. Those who want a visual of the Hebrew as it is being taught might enjoy the YouTube version of this episode. Chapters0:26-2:04 Intro 2:05-3:54 Unhelpful Chapter Division 3:55-8:03 Reading Habakkuk 1:1-12 in Hebrew 8:04-10:46 Brief Overview of Habakkuk 10:47-19:37 “How Long” in the Hebrew Bible 19:38-26:58 Oracle or Burden? 26:59-31:43 Why God’s Response to Habakkuk is Plural 31:44-32:04 Hebrew Bible Book Club 32:05-35:53 Wordplay in Habakkuk 1 35:54-41:03 Echoes of the Promised Land in Habakkuk 41:04-43:31 How Hebrew Communicates the Speed of Horses 43:32-46:47 Trusting in the Power of God - Connection to Psalm 2 46:48-47:15 Outro ​​Join our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Why does Jacob the Patriarch show up in Hosea 12? Hosea makes a number of comparisons between Israel and Jacob the Patriarch in Genesis. On the surface, some of these moments in the rhetoric are confusing. Our podcast guest, Jonathan Finley, wrote his Masters Thesis on this topic. Jonathan shares a number of insightful thoughts on the flow of the rhetoric in Hosea while also pointing out fascinating details in the text. Jonathan has a M.Th. in Biblical Studies from the University of Edinburgh. 0:27-4:02: Why Jonathan Enjoys Hosea4:03-5:47: Elevator Pitch for Hosea5:48-10:51: Big Picture Message and Structure of Hosea10:52-19:00: Marriage in Hosea19:01-20:21: Initial Problems in Hosea 1220:22-22:54: Why Jacob in Hosea 12 Matters22:55-40:21: Hosea 12 Line by Line Bible Study40:22-44:33: Jacob the Prophet?48:45-52:36: Concluding Thoughts52:37-55:46: Words of Encouragement from JonathanJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Isaiah 7-8 are chapters that contain some of the most enduring and influential words of prophecy of the Hebrew Bible. What insights can be gained by reading these chapters in Hebrew? In this episode, Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of interesting and meaningful ideas from reading this section of Isaiah in Hebrew. All of the content is shared in such a way that people of all different levels of Hebrew (or no Hebrew at all!) can enjoy this episode.  Chapters0:27-2:44: Intro2:45-4:32: Narrative Context 4:33-9:17: Isaiah 7:1-17 in Hebrew9:18-11:50: Isaiah 7:1-17 in English11:51-13:15: Isaiah 8:1-3 in Hebrew and English13:16-21:37: Hebrew “Sound-play” Fear, Assurance, and Conspiracy21:38-27:18: Isaiah’s First Word to Ahaz and its Connection to Covenant27:19-31:07: The Archaeology of Isaiah’s First Word to Ahaz31:08-36:07: Stumps or Tails? Another Covenant Connection36:08-38:40: Faith and the Most Popular Wordplay of the Hebrew Bible38:41-41:05: Intertextuality and Possible Influence of Isaiah on Historians41:06-42:53: Singular and Plural: Speaking to the People through the King43:40-45:49: "Isaiah" in Hebrew45:50-46:46: "Shear-Jashub" in Hebrew46:47-47:40: "Emmanuel" in Hebrew47:41-50:06: "Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz" in Hebrew50:07-57:01: "Tabeel" in Hebrew57:02-1:02:17: "Ahaz" in Hebrew1:02:18-1:04:18: Thoughts on the Message for TodayJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

One of the most popular verses about "vision" that is used in teaching about personal and group vision statements is Habakkuk 2:2, but what is the original context of this verse? Understanding what is meant by "vision" both generally and specifically in the book of Habakkuk is essential to not taking this verse out of context. Unfortunately, Habakkuk 2 also causes confusion due to an unhelpful chapter division. Once the flow of Habakkuk as a book is seen, the themes and message of the book come to the forefront. The ideas behind "vision" are different but more important than we might have ever thought. Chapters0:26-2:44 Intro2:45-5:18 Habakkuk Overview: Can we trust YHWH?5:19-7:18 The unique opener of Habakkuk7:19-11:22 the 6th Century BCE of the ancient Near East11:23-20:26 An unhelpful chapter division: the context of the vision verse20:27-22:59 What is “vision”?23:00-24:01 Habakkuk’s Problem with God24:02-30:05 Proverbs of Doubt30:06-36:41 Equating God to idols36:42-40:01 The Heart of Habakuk40:02-43:16 Prophet Giving Complaint in Divine Council43:17-51:33 Write the Vision and Live by Faith51:34-54:16 Covenant in Habakkuk 254:17-60:20 From Questioning to Awe through FaithJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

What is the context for the famous verse "Where there is no vision, the people perish"? Is this Biblical support for company and personal vision and mission statements? Or is something else going on here? We dive into the context of this verse within the book of Proverbs, analyze the Hebrew language of the text, and talk about the dynamic of the function of the surprising "Sage-Prophet" in the Hebrew Bible. 0:27-3:53: New Year’s Resolutions and “Vision” in the Hebrew Bible3:54-7:32: Differences in Translations7:33-13:27: Structure of Proverbs13:28-18:02: The Definition of Wisdom (According to Proverbs)18:03-22:59: What is “Vision” in Hebrew?22:60-26:50: The Deep Rooted Prophetic Tradition in the Hebrew Bible26:51-32:36: Why would a Hebrew Sage Talk about Vision?32:37-38:12: Proverb Crafting and The Nuanced Difference Between Sage and Prophet38:13-41:56: The Point of Proverbs 29:1841:57-43:21: Practical Meaning for Today43:22-49:40: Torah and Prophetic Vision49:41-56:00: Practical Concluding ThoughtsJoin our Bible Study: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com