The term 'Hebrew' (Ivri) comes from the name Eber and literally means 'from the other side'. In Scripture, Abraham is called 'the Hebrew' because he crossed over both physically and spiritually. Being a Hebrew means crossing over from the world to follow God, leaving darkness and walking in light.
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To honor in Hebrew literally means to make heavy or to give weight. When we are commanded to honor our parents, we are told to give weight to their instructions and take them seriously. The teaching connects honor with obedience and notes that if parents instruct against Torah, we must honor God above them.
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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 animal and walking between the pieces, as God did with Abraham in Genesis 15. The teaching explains how biblical covenants create binding relationships and points to the covenants God made with Noah, Abraham and Israel.
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The Sabbath (shabbat) comes from the Hebrew verb shavat, which means to cease or rest. Scripture teaches that the seventh day is blessed and set apart because God ceased from His work. The Sabbath is a sign of God’s covenant and points to the ultimate rest promised in the age to come.
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This teaching explores the Hebrew root of the word 'amen'. In Hebrew, amen comes from the verb aman, meaning to be firm, faithful or trustworthy. When we say amen we are affirming that something is true and standing firmly on it. The teaching also addresses claims that 'amen' refers to an Egyptian deity and shows that in Scripture the word simply expresses agreement and trust.
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