Hebrew Bible Insights

In this episode, I give some big picture thoughts on what makes Genesis such a great book along with some tips for reading.Genesis is the ultimate origin story. Every major group of the Bible is mentioned in the book.How is Genesis 1-11 and 12-50 connected? These feel like two very different types of stories. How are stories of a cosmic scale connected to quaint family dramas?What makes Genesis 12-50 engaging? There are themes that connect all of these family stories that help us in interpretation.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

Do you have goals of getting more out of your Bible reading plan for 2023? Here are some tips for engaging with the Hebrew Bible this year. Best translations  How much to read What order to read in What to do when it gets boring Tips for reading Law, Prophets, and Wisdom and more!WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

The New Testament directly quotes Isaiah 7 as a powerful prophecy that is fulfilled in Jesus. Isaiah 9 also contains a beautiful passage about the Messiah.In this episode, we explore the context of these famous verses and 9 contain verses that are referenced. Do these Christmas verses mean anything to their original, immediate audience? Does this give any insight into how they point to Jesus?Literary Context Isaiah 7-12 as a single literary unit Isaiah 7 as the first chapter after the introductionHistorical context The war between Syria and Ephraim against Judah Assyria EgyptHebrew Language Insights “Virgin” Emanuel The titles and descriptions of the Messiah in Isaiah 9Along with this, we give our general commentary on Isaiah 7 and 9 and make connections to other parts of Scripture.One of the major themes in this section is trust. Who will we put out trust in?Isaiah 7-12 is packed with so much information. We hope that our conversation is a launching pad for you in your study in this section. It is amazing how many themes from the famous Christmas lines are found in all of these chapters. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to let us know what you see when you read!WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

Ben Sira (also known as Sirach or Ecclesiasticus) is one of our most important sources of ancient Hebrew literature. It is also one of 7 books that belong to the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books of the Bible. This great source from second temple Judaism has played an important role to the Christianity since the early church. Our guest, Peter Beckman, is completing his PhD at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario and is a pastor at a Lutheran church. We discuss a number of topics:  The placement (or lack thereof) of Ben Sira in the biblical canon The different names for the book and what they show  The author of Ben Sira  The differences between the Hebrew and Greek versions  The purpose, style, and message of the book of Ben Sira  The unique prologue to the Greek version of Ben Sira  How Ben Sira navigates challenges that people of faith deal with today  How Ben Sira interprets Scripture  The “canon consciousness” of Ben Sira  We have a little debate about literacy and the target audience of Ben Sira  How has the book of Ben Sira been used in the church throughout history up to today in different denominations  How all wisdom should lead to worship and prayerWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

Genesis 1 has inspired deep study of Scripture and sparked intense debates amongst people of faith. Here are some thoughts from the Hebrew language and the ancient Near East Context to contribute to this age long discussion. We address a number of topics Gap Theory How do we translate Genesis 1:1-2? What is the Hebrew behind “formless and void” (תהו ובהו)? What is this referring to? We look at where the original Hebrew words are used in the rest of the Hebrew Bible An early scholarly theory is that a loaded idea of “chaos” is behind these words How does the ancient Near Eastern context impact our understanding of Genesis 1? We discuss Ugaritic and Akkadian literature Is the Hebrew word for “deep” a direct allusion to Tiamat from Enuma Eliš? What does Genesis 1:1 -2 (in light of the different theories), teach us about God?A book we mention in this episode:“Creation and Destruction” by David Tsumura: https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Destruction-Reappraisal-Chaoskampf-Testament/dp/1575061066WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

I share the first mind-blowing Hebrew language insight that I ever learned.This episode is about two big questions.What is worship?What is work?What if I told you that Hebrew has a word that means BOTH?This Hebrew word launches us into a foundational conversation about core components of life. Our journey takes us to Exodus where this word is the golden thread throughout the entire book…but you probably wouldn’t guess since the word is translated differently throughout the book in most translations.The ideas of this podcast have huge implications for how we live our practical lives.This episode will also be of interest to people who wrestle with wondering if their life is pleasing to God and people who want a different perspective on spiritual disciplines than you will probably hear in church.Recommended Resources in the Episode:Purpose Mastermind: https://markdelaney.com/purpose-mastermind/All Solutions Consulting: https://www.allsolutions.consultingWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

We have some fun with a holiday themed episode! We look at some scary and spooky stories in the Hebrew Bible and have some surprisingly deep moments in our conversation. Also, don't worry. We bring it all back to the Fear of the LORD at the end. We discuss a number of topics Who are the Nephilim and the Sons of God in Genesis 6? A witch story in the Book of Samuel A harrowing prophecy by a nameless prophet Bear mauls dozens of people Judgment and the Day of the LORD in the prophets The holiness of God and the love of God Terrifying army in Joel The “godzilla” beasts of Daniel 7WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

Dr. Michelle Knight is a professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She is passionate about reading the biblical text closely, understanding its world, and seeing what it is doing on a literary level. Her expertise and infectious energy inspire students to engage with the Biblical text.TEDS Mdiv: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/programs/master-divinity/ TEDS MA in Old Testament and semitic languages: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/programs/master-old-testament-semitic-languages/We talk about a number of topics in this episode Helping people to read to preach Helping people read the text well, following the argument and thought of the author. Judges 4 and 5 Who is Deborah? What is the significance of her being both a prophet and a judge? Why we need to stop skipping the poetry of the Bible The importance of Judges 5 being a poem Judges 5 isn’t just a victory song - it is a prophetic word How Deborah is theologically interpreting Why is Deborah’s song one of the few parts of the Hebrew Bible in archaic Hebrew? Parallels, connections, and share imagery between Exodus and Judges The contrast between Deborah (4-5) and Gideon (6). What is a biblical judge? What is the deal with Jephthah? The role of poetry in the Bible How poetry is “theological education” What is the unique role of poetry that is embedded in narrative Listener question: Is Judges 5 exaggerating? Listener question: Why don’t we hear about Deborah’s husband? Listener question about the significance of Deborah being a woman and what is there to learn about women in leadership from this story?WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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

Yitzhaq Feder is a Lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Haifa. He received his PhD from the University of Bar-Ilan University and has been teaching and researching since 2008. He won the 2012 David Noel Freedman Award for Excellence and Creativity in Hebrew Bible Scholarship.Feder’s Book “Purity and Pollution in the Hebrew Bible: From Embodied Experience to Moral Metaphor"Link to his published academic works: https://haifa.academia.edu/YitzhaqFederWe talk about a number of topics within his area of expertise related to his new book Feder sees cultural components of Leviticus that are evident all around the ancient world. How do we understand what ancient Israel means by “purity” and “impurity” without imposing our modern concepts of these ideas? The “separation of church and science” The overlap between infection and ritual impurity in the ancient world The abstract concepts of Israelite worldview are grounded in concrete experience, including purity and impurity. The relationship between sin and disease in Israel and the ancient Near East Why are there no healing rituals in Leviticus? Impurity that is viewed as dangerous to other people vs impurity that prevents people from approaching God in Leviticus Feder presents a common but controversial scholarly view on the composition history of Leviticus by discussing the “P” Priestly Source and the “H” Holiness Code The different elements of holiness in Leviticus The difference between sin offerings and purification offerings Feder utilizes a methodology that pulls from many disciplines to contribute to our understanding of the biblical worldview, with an emphasis on the book of LeviticusWHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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 the Hebrew authors portray that way that God gets involved in the lives of individuals and communities? How does this look in the New Testament, and how can we grapple with this question today? The hermeneutical principle of retribution is one of the most important worldview concepts of Israel and its neighbors. Reward and punishment (blessing and cursing) based on merit is one of the foundational components of how they viewed the world. In this episode, we discuss this topic at length. We talk about modern conceptions of retribution before diving into how the people of the ancient Near East interpreted events. We dive into a specific example from the Mesha Stele Inscription from Moab along with the corresponding story in the Book of Kings. We talk about New Testament stories and the challenge for the church today. We finish by going over a key passage in Jeremiah and conclude with the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil as well as Proverbs. WHERE TO FIND USPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsightsWebsite: https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew9793/supportJoin 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