Hebrew Word Studies Index

Topics Hebrew Word Studies

What is Torah? (Article)
The Hebrew word "Torah" is usually translated into the English word "Law". Because of this translation there is a great misunderstanding of what "Torah" truly is.

The Meaning of El Shaddai (Article)
The difficult job of the translator is to bridge the gap between the languages and cultures.

A History of the Hebrew Word for One (Article)
The Hebrew word for "one" and its true meaning brings insights into the meaning of this word.

A pound of pondering by the pond (Article)
In the English language, the words pond, pound and pondering are interestingly related in the same that the Hebrew words are for these same words.

Learning: The Five Methods of Learning Hebraicly (Article)
There are several Hebrew words which can be translated as "learn" into English, but each word has a more specific meaning than "learn."

Good and Bad (Article)
What does the Bible mean when it says that God "formed the light and created darkness, made peace and created evil?"

The Stones of the Ephod (Article)
The Hebrew word for each of the twelve stones on the breastplate of the kohen (Priest) and there possible translations.

The Facts about Kaneh Bosem (Article)
When I am studying a subject in the Bible, I always attempt to do so from a purely objective viewpoint, without taking on the role of a supporter or a detractor.

Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding (Article)
In this study we are going to look at the Hebraic meanings of these three words found in Exodus 31:3.

Getting to the Heart and Soul of the Matter (Article)
Examining the deeper meanings behind the Hebrew words for "heart" and "love."

The meaning of Grace from a Hebrew perspective (Article)
Most theologians will define "grace" as "unmerited favor." But we must be careful not to interject a theological bias into the text.

Hebrew Words Meaning "Work" (Article)
In the Hebrew Bible there are 12 Hebrew words that are translated as "work," but each one has a more specific meaning than just work.

Roads, Streets and Paths (Article)
Is it really helpful to look at the Hebrew words behind a translation? This study into these Hebrew words show how important understanding the Hebrew vocabulary is.

Hebrew Words for "Image" (Article)
There are four Hebrew words that are translated as "image," but each has its own specific meaning.

Hebrew Words for "Trust" (Article)
There are four Hebrew words that are translated as "trust," but each has its own specific meaning.

Ancient Hebrew Anatomy (Video)
From a Hebrew perspective different parts of the body reflect different aspects of the person. These parts and aspects make up the nephesh (soul).

Amen - what does it mean? (Video)
The meaning behind the Hebrew word amen and its relationship to its root.

What is Lebanon? (Guest Article)
What does the word Lebanon mean in the Hebrew Bible?

The Torah: A Mechanical Translation (Book)
A new and unique word-for-word translation offering a literal and faithful translation in English.