The Hebrew word often rendered 'convocation' is mikra. Derived from the verb kara, mikra means a call or proclamation. The biblical festivals and the Sabbath are mikra’ei kodesh—holy calls to assemble and to proclaim God’s Torah. This teaching explores how these appointed times invite us to hear and respond to God’s call.
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Holy in Hebrew is kadosh, meaning to be set apart for a special purpose. God’s people, the Sabbath, His Torah and even the temple implements are all described as kadosh. Holiness is not abstract; it requires separation from common things and walking in God’s instructions.
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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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In Hebrew the word often translated 'faith' is emunah. This word does not refer to mental belief but to something firm, steady and reliable. Emunah is rooted in the verb aman— to be firm. True biblical faith involves faithfulness and trustworthiness and is demonstrated through our actions.
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