Torah and the Hebrews Religion of Moses
The command to “let no one leave his place on the seventh day” (Exodus/Shemot 16:29), is one that has been included by many as part of the commands that formed the covenant between YHVH and the Hebrews. This edict was given prior to the covenant on the mountain in the wilderness of Sinai, and… Read More
If your desire is to be pleasing to God, a good look at the life of Abraham is an excellent starting place. What other person has been called Elohim’s prince, or elect of God? (Gen 23:6) Gen 11:26 – Gen 17:5 “YHWH said” for Abram to go out of his native land and from… Read More
Media and historical events of the 19th century would lead us all to believe that slavery is one of the worst things that could be done to a human. Only evil, bad intentioned and the worst sort of people would have slaves. This simply does not compute when you look at Torah. Why do… Read More
In Exodus/Shemot 35:3, the Hebrews have been commanded not to kindle a fire in their settlements on Shabbat. A review of the different sorts of fire and light in Torah, gives clarity to the command. Kindle – ba’ar – to burn, consume, be kindled – remove Exodus 22:5 – fire breaks out and consumes… Read More
‘Tis really that simple. For good health, keep Torah. Obey God’s Laws. God said so. In Exodus/Shemot 15:26 it is clearly laid out for everyone – “If you will heed YHWH your God diligently, doing what is upright in God’s sight, giving ear to God’s commandments and keeping all God’s laws, then I will… Read More
The menorah in Exodus/Shemot 25:31-40 is not meant to hold candles. None of the menorah look-alikes that you see today show a true representation of what was used in the Tabernacle/Mishkan. The menorah is a lamp stand. God commanded that it be fashioned to serve as a lamp holder. The lamp stand was made… Read More
This is a comparison of women in Torah to modern women, beginning with… Eve, of course. Eve was created as a helper or corresponding strength for her husband and she was of one flesh with her husband. She disobeyed God and she was dealt the punishment of pain in childbearing, yet the urge to… Read More
During the account of the war of the Kings (Genesis/Bereshit 14:1-24), many have claimed that the King of Salem, Melchizedek, was tithed by Abram. Not so. Abram the Hebrew (vs 13) retrieved the captives and possessions when he went out and defeated Chedorloamer and the kings with him – four kings in all. All of… Read More
According to Torah, the divine book and bible of the Hebrews, Israel is the inheritance of the common man Hebrew. This excludes the Levites and Levite Priests called Kohanim, who inherited Torah, ministering to God, Temple studies, duties of atonement and blessings of the community. There are many instances in Torah worth mentioning where God… Read More
“God bless America” “God bless you” We hear many references of God, but what God are we referring to? How does one define the God of others if they don’t clearly state which God they are referring to? Gods are defined in the divine books of their religious followers. As their divine books change, so does… Read More
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