Hebrew-Wisdom
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Please
do NOT visit this site on שַׁבָּת - Shabbat or on
the מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim - Feasts!
Re Tanakh versions:
Throughout this site I may use any of the
following three versions of the Tanakh: 1. “Jewish Publication Society” (JPS-1917), 2. “Mechon-Mamre.org”
(MEC), and 3. “Sefaria.org”
(SEF), three brilliant versions, although JPS-1917 is my preferred version!
Colour coded
details of our beloved 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 or
(additions) have been made relating to ‘Names’ and ‘Attributes’ of אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, having been corrected like it once was pre the “Masoretic Text”.
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Remember the following truth from
our beloved Torah!
“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. (JPS-1917).
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With
Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction:
The original script for us the Israelites was an Hebrew language that utilized a script known as ‘Paleo-Hebrew’ later it became known as the ‘Sinai inscriptions’ dated from 1842 BCE.
This script was used in the earliest stages.
However, it is important to distinguish between the language (the
spoken words and grammar) and the script (the alphabet and the visual symbols).
Having gone through a number of changes over time, eventually the Hebrew fonts
we know today came about in 458 BCE. Later the Masoretic
text in Hebrew than now had vowels came about in 600 CE. Thus Hebrew is indeed
an ancient language.
Hebrew
is the oldest language which is still spoken to this very day,
it carries not just ‘sound’ and ‘syntax’, but ‘spirit’ and ‘story’. It is
rooted in thousands of years of Hebraic tradition; Hebrew quotes are often
concise and most profound, layered with ‘cultural’, ‘religious’, and ‘emotional
depth’. These timeless sayings are drawn from ‘sacred texts’ and ‘proverbs’,
etc.
Whether
you seek ‘strength’, ‘hope’, ‘wisdom’, or simply a ‘deeper understanding’ of
‘the human journey’, Hebrew quotes and their translations invite you to
‘pause’, ‘reflect’, and ‘connect’ with ‘ancient truths’, which are still relevant
today!
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The Power of Hebrew Wisdom in Modern Times:
Hebrew is not just a
language, it is a ‘tapestry of memory’, ‘spirituality’, and ‘vision’. From its
Torah/Tanakh origins, Hebrew sayings offer clarity in ‘confusion’, ‘resilience
in hardship’, and ‘gratitude in simplicity’. They are not just words, they’re
meditations.
The
richness of these quotes lies in their ability to communicate vast truths in
just a few words. For instance, a three-word Hebrew phrase may echo centuries
of theological debate or familial love. You do not need to be fluent in Hebrew
to feel the pulse of its heart.
Hebrew is often
called “La’shon ha’Kodesh”
(the holy tongue). Every letter has ‘spiritual significance’; every word,
‘layered meanings’. Many Hebrew quotes derive from our beloved sacred texts,
such as those in our Torah/Tanakh which are imbued with such depth.
Take the Hebrew
word “Shalom”, for example. While commonly translated as
“peace”, it also implies ‘wholeness’, ‘harmony’, and ‘completion’.
Understanding Hebrew quotes means stepping into a tradition where language is a
bridge between the finite and the infinite!
For those who wish
to learn Hebrew, there are excellent programs available to learn Hebrew, just
look for it online! However, for us Hebrews, it comes with our long heritage
and beloved faith!
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Please
Note: “hebraicstudies”
links are located down the page!
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 our beloved אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance, for His love is always with us,
especially when we seek Him, blessed be He! However this site has become very
much a teaching site with hundreds of studies!
Remember
what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said the following via
several of our prophets...
“Hebraic Studies” motto is as follows;
For our Elohim is the One who gave us our ... Life!”
May the שָׁלוֹם - Shalom = Peace of צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה= the LORD of hosts, be with you, and
please always uphold our blessed שַׁבָּת - Shabbat, as well as the מוֹעֲדִים - Mo’a’dim -
Feasts, and continue saying your daily תְּפִלָּה - Tefeelah’s - Prayers and
regular בְּרָכָה - Be’ra’chah’s - blessings before
food and drinks, etc!
שָׁלוֹם
עֲלֵיכֶם - Shalom Aleichem - Peace be with you!
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