Hebraic Studies – He Who Heals
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Tanakh versions:
Throughout this site I will
use any of the following three versions of the TaNaKh: 1. “Jewish Publication Society” (JPS-1917),
2. “Sefaria.org” (SEF), and 3. “Mechon-Mamre.org” (MEC).
Colour coded details of the - TaNaKh:
1. Torah = History & Law, 2. Nevi’im = The
Prophets. 3. *Ketuvim = all other Writings.
*The Ketuvim - Includes, Poetical books
- Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Megillot, or Scrolls - Song
of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Ecclesiastes, and
Esther, prophecy of Daniel, and history of Ezra, Nehemiah, and
Chronicles I & II.
Please Note: Some alterations have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’ having been corrected as it once was, pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following three truth’s from our beloved Scriptures!
“Ye
shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which
I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the
commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם (the LORD your Eloleichem) which
I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2.
“This is My Name FOREVER, and this is My Memorial to ALL Generations”. Shemot - Exodus 3:15. (JPS).
“I am יְהוָה, that is My Name; and My glory will I not give to another”. Yeshayahu - Isaiah 42:8. (JPS).
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“He Who Heals”
With
“If thou
wilt diligently hearken to the voice of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֶיךָ (the
LORD thy Eloheicha), and wilt do that which is right
in His eyes, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes,
I will put none of the diseases upon thee, which I have put upon the Egyptians;
for I am יְהוָה (the
LORD) that healeth thee” Shemot - Exodus
15:26 (JPS-1917).
This verse, where אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) declares: “I
am יְהוָה that healeth thee,” is sandwiched between the Israelites’ moaning about
the bitter waters of Shemot - Exodus 15:23-24 and
their complaining that they would have been better off back in Egypt in Shemot - Exodus 16:2 & 3).
Does אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) declaration as healer in Shemot - Exodus 15:26 offer a source of consolation to the
fearful Israelites? He says that if you will heed to אֱלֹהֵיכֶם- יְהוָה(the
LORD your Eloheicha) diligently then He will
not bring upon you any of the diseases that He brought upon the Egyptians.
This is the correct understanding of this verse
in the context of the Israelites’ irreverence. They have just witnessed אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) might in their redemption at the parting of
the sea, and yet they have already lost faith that אֱלֹהִים will protect them on their
journey. Therefore this verse is not so much about אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) healing power, but of אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) omnipotence, capable of punishing or
healing, creating or destroying.
Thus the verse is clearly a threat in its
context. It is indicative of the interactive and demonstrative Presence of אֱלֹהִים in
Torah, which has been more elusive in general Torah teaching history.
However, there is no doubt regarding the second
part of the verse, “for I the Eternal am your healer," stating that
"this is a promise”. Ibn Ezra understands
the verse as saying: “I am יְהוָה (the
LORD) that healeth thee” just as
“I healed the bitter water”. You need no other healer, for no
doctor could have ‘cured’ that water.
Thus we must be faithful and prayerful to אֱלֹהִים, and love Elohim, for אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה (the LORD
Elohim), blessed be His Sanctified Name, will treat you well. אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) transformation of the bitter waters was an
example of His miraculous wonders and of the Divine reward that comes to those
who devote themselves to Him. Doctors heal through medicine and procedures;
whilst אֱלֹהִים (Elohim’s) healing comes from being in close and a
loving on-going relationship.
A more practical understanding of the said verse, suggests that
it is a prescription for how to live a good life in faith. Personally I believe
that; I can only teach you the Torah and its commandments, for it contains the
best way that your will be greatly improved and at the same time be saved by
living by them, I am like a doctor who tells someone, “Don’t eat
this particular food, for it will put you at risk for this particular illness.”
Healing may not just be the main sign of Elohim’s miraculous
powers, but as a result of a life well lived. For the truth is that in a way, אֱלֹהִים helps those who help
themselves. Elohim offers us with a guide that can lead us to a healing life,
if we choose to follow His ways.
Many of the rabbinate is predicated on the
premise that Judaism offers the Halachah
(“law” from the Hebrew root meaning “to walk”) as a
path to fulfillment, a road map to connect to אֱלֹהִים. Judaism teaches that we all
have an obligation to study Halachah and choose from
it those things that strengthen our bonds to אֱלֹהִים, blessed be He, and the
community.
I am well aware that part of me yearned for a
miraculous healing from אֱלֹהִים and there certainly has been
healing in my heart, although knowing that as yet Elohim has not healed all,
but His blessed presence has made life a joy!
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We all need a little more faith in our lives and take some time to share within our wonderful Hebraic community, and find the peace that allows us to persevere our faith and keep up our prayers, and enjoy the blessings that comes with lighting the Shabbat and Yom Tovim lights, and then enjoy the Kiddush together with the Mishpacha (family) if that is at all possible.
He who heals also blesses us:
Be’midbar - Numbers
6:22–27 (JPS-1917), and we look at the Priestly
Blessing:
וַיְדַבֵּר יְהוָה, אֶל-מֹשֶׁה לֵּאמֹר 22
דַּבֵּר אֶל-אַהֲרֹן וְאֶל-בָּנָיו לֵאמֹר, כֹּה תְבָרְכוּ אֶת-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל: אָמוֹר, לָהֶם 23
ּיְבָרֶכְךָ
יְהוָה,
וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ 24
יָאֵר יְהוָה פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וִיחֻנֶּךָּ 25
יִשָּׂא יְהוָה פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם 26
וְשָׂמוּ אֶת-שְׁמִי, עַל-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל; וַאֲנִי, אֲבָרְכֵם 27
Now. the
above six verses in English:
“And יְהוָה (the LORD) spoke unto Moshe, saying:
“Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying: On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel; ye shall say unto them:
Priestly Blessing: בִּרְכּוֹת הַכֹּהֲנִים - “Birkat Kohanim”:
יְהוָה bless thee, and keep thee;
יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; יְהוָה make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
יְהוָהlift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace”.
So shall they put My Name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them”.
As we continue in our wonderful faith, we can rejoice that we are so blessed, knowing that יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ (The LORD our Eloheinu) , blessed be His Sanctified Name, is always with us!
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In Conclusion, a
Question to Deepen the Conversation:
Which part of the Tanakh study, or
possibly a particular line or statement within it has touched you the
most? And how do you feel about spending more time studying our beloved Tanakh? I pray that you are doing well as a faithful
Hebrew, and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim willing you are upholding as
many of our blessed Mitzvoth’s?
Dear reader, please remember this, pray for
peace and solitude in your life, and then work on keeping as calm as possible
and learn to improve your life, for אֱלֹהִים - בָּרוּךְ
אֱלֹהִים -
Bless
Elohim, He is always there and ready to help and guide you!
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This site was originally
created, for those who desired to return to our blessed and wonderful faith.
Thus be wise and work on your faith and pray at least two or three times a day
(if possible) and always seek אֱלֹהִים -
Elohim’s guidance! For interest, as you may
have discovered, this site has become very much a teaching one!
Remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the
following, via a number of our prophets...
“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה- the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi - Malachi 3:7. MEC).
And Remember ...
Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, Shabbat Shalom!
אֲנִי
יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי
לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי
שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ
אוֹתָם
וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ
לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי
וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי
אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם
“I
am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה
(the LORD your Elo’hei’chem);
walk in My statutes, and keep Mine
ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign
between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH your Elo’hei’chem”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel
20:19-20. (JPS).
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“Hebraic Studies” motto is as
follows;
For אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, Blessed be His Sanctified Name,
He is the one who gave us our Life!”
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם -
Shalom Aleichem - Peace
be with you!
Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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