Yarah in Hebrew means ‘to throw, to cast, direct, teach, instruct.’ Yarah is the root of the word Torah and suggests that Torah is like a target, the goal to which we are to attain. Torah, instructions, and teachings are found 598 times in the Complete Jewish Bible.
Category: Hebrew Lexicon
These articles give insight into the meaning of Hebrew words.
Precept – Hebrew: Piqqud
A precept is a a general rule that regulates behavior or thought. A precept is something that is learned through teaching.
Lovingkindness – Hebrew: Chesed
‘Compassion’ is found 61 times in the Hebrew Scriptures and ‘mercy’ is found 52 times. ‘Compassion’ means ‘concern’ for the sufferings and struggles of others.’ ‘Mercy’ means ‘to forgive’ when it’s in your power to harm.’ חסד Chesed in Hebrew means ‘loving-kindness, mercy and compassion.‘ “For Adonai will have compassion on Ya‘akov — he will once again choose Isra’el and…
Law – Hebrew: Torah
God,’ ‘law of the LORD,’ the ‘law of Moses.’ According to God, it is to be guarded and observed in order to have abundant life. In the Complete Jewish Bible, Torah is found 410 times; 174 in the Old Testament and 236 in the New. arded and observed for life.