Dragging It Out

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.  Proverbs 16:32  NASB Anger – The Hebrew for “slow to anger” is erek apayim.  Behind this is the word ap, a word that describes the nostrils in breathing.  This part of the body is important in Hebrew thought.  Remember that God breathed life into…

Deep Breaths (2)

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty  Proverbs 16:32 NASB Slow to anger – The Hebrew expression is erek apayim.  It is a perfect match with the Greek makrothumia.  Behind this expression the word ap, a word that describes the nostrils in breathing and the word erek which mean “long.”  God…