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Hebrew Hellenism

Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, Romans 16:25  NASB Mystery – Did you know that there are technically no mysteries in the Hebrew Scriptures?  “Wait a…
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Defining the Edges

And John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to hinder him because he does not follow along with us.” Luke 9:49  NASB With us – Who is with us?  That is the first question of denominational Christianity.  Who will conform to our dogmas, our doctrines? …
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Homecoming

What shall I render to the LORD for all His benefits toward me? Psalm 116:12 NASB Render – Well, not exactly.  The NASB renders this word (shuv) as “render” but that’s a bit anemic.  Shuv is used hundreds of times in Scripture for “return,” (e.g. “Return to Me”).  “Render” makes David’s words sound like providing…
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The Patient Gardener

“and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but it not, cut it down.” Luke 13:9 NASB Next year – Is it next year?  Has God been patiently fertilizing, pruning and watering you so that you might produce?  Has the time come for His harvest?  Only you can answer this question, but woe to the…
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Ears to Hear

“He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me and I in him.” John 6:56 NASB Eat/ Drink – Pagan religions of the ancient world believed that eating the flesh of an enemy or drinking the blood of an enemy transported the power of the enemy to the one eating or drinking. …
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Gloss – olalia

“Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden and whom God has hedged in?” Job 3:23  NASB Why is light given to – If you check the Hebrew text, you will find something quite unusual.  None of these “translated” words have any Hebrew counterpart.  The Hebrew text simply begins, “To the man.” …
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