The Prophets and Writings
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King David’s First Son
What was the name given to the first son of King David that died as punishment for David’s actions surrounding Bath Sheba? Didn’t see anywhere what the name was. Traditionally, names are given at the child’s circumcision. It seems from…
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G-d’s Intolerance for Idolatry
If G-d is so great why does the Torah and the Prophets etc. talk about G-d’s intolerance for idol worship? You shall not have another god “ because I Hashem am a vengeful G-dâ€? It’s almost as if the text…
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The Nature of Prophecy
What is the Jewish definition and understanding of prophecy? Does prophecy only mean forseeing the future? Does it also entail rightly divining G-d’s thoughts and intentions? Being privy to His insight into the lives or circumstances of others? Properly understanding…
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Divine “Hate”
I would like to know the true meaning of the word “hate”, as is found in Malachi. The text is speaking of G-d loving Jacob and hating Esau. In Shemot 20: 4 G-d speaks of the punishment of the children…
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Daniel, and the Lion’s Den of Life
How did Daniel handle being in the lions den? How do we handle life when we feel like we are in the pit, consumed , being swallowed up not knowing where to begin to get out. Knowing God is there…
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The Spirit of Ezekiel 36:27
What “Spirit” is Ezekiel 36:27 referring to and how is it significant in modern Jewish beliefs? The commentary Metzudas David explains that the “spirit” in the verse, “I will put my spirit within you, and I will make it so…
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Lucifer
A non-Jewish friend of mine emailed portions of Isaiah to in which there is a statement in Isa 14:12 – “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground,…
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Job’s Name
What does the name Iyov (Job) mean? I’ve heard it suggested that Iyov comes from the word “oy”, which is the Hebrew cry of sorrow. The Hebrew word “Ov” means to fill up and “Yaev” means to desire, so another…
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Gifts for Job
In Job. in chapter 42:11 Job got two gifts, a silver coin and an gold ring. Is a special meaning for these gifts. Although the text does not indicate why Job’s friends decided to give him these coins, a tradition…