The Hebrew Root of Covenant
This study examines the Hebrew word for covenant (berit), which derives from a verb meaning to choose the best and to cut. In Scripture, cutting a covenant involves dividing an…
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The Hebrew Root of Grace
This teaching uncovers the Hebrew word for grace—chen. Composed of the letters chet and nun, chen conveys the idea of favor or beauty but also separation and protection. It is connected to the root chanan, meaning to encamp or pitch a tent, and thus points to God covering and shielding us. The teaching shows how biblical grace is concrete—God’s favor results in tangible deliverance like Noah and Moses finding chen in God’s eyes.
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