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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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 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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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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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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