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Yahweh or Jehovah

YAHWEH or Jehovah One of God’s names Jehovah (/dʒɪˈhoʊvə/) is a Latinization of the Hebrew יְהֹוָה‎ Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.[2][3][4] The Tetragrammaton יהוה is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity.[5][6][7] The consensus among scholars is that the historical vocalization of the Tetragrammaton at the time of the redaction of the Torah (6th century BCE) is most likely Yahweh. The historical vocalization was lost because in Second Temple Judaism, during the 3rd to 2nd centuries BCE, the pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton came to be avoided, being substituted with Adonai (“my Lord”). The Hebrew vowel points of Adonai were added to the Tetragrammaton by the Masoretes, and the resulting form was transliterated around the 12th century CE as Yehowah.[8] The derived forms Iehouah and Jehovah first appeared in the 16th century. Read More on Yahweh Also see… In God’s Image: B’tselem Elohim God 101 Did God Write the Torah — and Does it Matter? Why Do Some Jews Write G-d? Order is a Top Priority ofthe Creator of the Skies and the Earth! Protecting Our Minds from Predator Algorithms and Polluted Information

Ablution (Immersion)

This informative excerpt from the Encyclopedia Judaica 2:81-82 provides a detailed explanation of the significance and symbolism involved in the act of ritual immersion or ablution in the Jewish faith. This powerful act of washing serves to transform an individual from a state of impurity to a state of purity, enabling them to participate in a number of specific Jewish rites and practices. While some may view the act of immersion as being simply hygienic or even magical, the rabbis themselves viewed it as a divine commandment, and for that reason did not question its significance. In most cases of ritual impurity, complete immersion in water is required, as prescribed by the Torahתּוֹרָה‎Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; law, teaching, direction, instruction – The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot.. This act of immersion and subsequent purification is a powerful symbol of transformation, and is particularly significant for those who are converting to Judaism, as it serves as a ritual of spiritual rebirth. Even today, the act of immersion is accompanied by intention and a benediction, and its enduring impact continues to offer hope for spiritual renewal and personal transformation. Links outside of Mystudybible.us Non-Traditional Uses For the Mikveh

Husband & Wife (Cohabitation)

From the Encyclopaedia Judaica 8:1122 The Husband’s duty to cohabit with his wife stems from biblical law (Exodus 21:10) and he is obliged to do so according to his physical abilities and so far as it is possible for him having regard to the requirements of his occupation (Yad, Ishut 14: 1,2 ; Sh. Ar., EH 76: 1-3)If he unable to fulfill this duty the wife is entitled to demand a divorce (Yad, Ishut 14: 7 Sh. Ar., EH 76:11) unless there are reasonable prospects, on the strength of medical evidence, that he may be cured of his disability. (PDR 1:85-89 ; 3:84-89) Mored (“rebellious” husband). A husband refuses without justifiable reason, to cohabit with his wife is called a mored but he is not if he refuses to fulfill his other toward her. (ibid and Maggid MishnehMaggid Mishneh is a significant commentary on Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, written by the 14th-century rabbi Vidal of Tolosa. It is considered one of the most important interpretations of Maimonides’ work and is often referenced in halachic disputes. The Maggid Mishneh is regarded as one of the most important commentaries on the Mishneh Torah – For more info click here, Ishut 14:15 ; Bah, EH 77).Proof that her husband is mored entitles the wife to demand that he be obliged to grant her a divorce, and if necessary, that he be compelled to do so (on the distinction). As long as the husband persists in his refusal to cohabit with his wife, she is entitled to demand the amount of her ketubbah be increased from week to week, as may be determined by the court and to receive ketubbah upon the grant of the divorce. (Ket. Yad, and Maggid MishnehMaggid Mishneh is a significant commentary on Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, written by the 14th-century rabbi Vidal of Tolosa. It is considered one of the most important interpretations of Maimonides’ work and is often referenced in halachic disputes. The Maggid Mishneh is regarded as one of the most important commentaries on the Mishneh Torah – For more info click here, Ibid ; Sh Ar., EH 77:1) Moredet (“rebellious ” wife). The Wife similarly regarded as a moredet only when she persistently refuses to cohabit with her husband (Ket. 63A, Yad and Maggid MishnehMaggid Mishneh is a significant commentary on Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, written by the 14th-century rabbi Vidal of Tolosa. It is considered one of the most important interpretations of Maimonides’ work and is often referenced in halachic disputes. The Maggid Mishneh is regarded as one of the most important commentaries on the Mishneh Torah – For more info click here, Ishut 14:8 ; Sh. Ar., EH 77:2)The moredet falls into two categories: firstly, that of a wife who refuses to cohabit with her husband because of anger or a quarrel or for other reasons offering no legal justification; secondly, that of a wife who refuses to cohabit with her husband because she cannot bring herself to have sexual relations with him and can satisfy the court that this is for genuine reasons which impel her to seek a divorce even with forfeiture of her ketubbah. In both cases the moredet immediately loses her right to maintenance (Sh. Ar., EH 77:2 ; Pdr 6:33, 42) and in consequence of it, her husband loses his right to her handy work since he is only entitled to this in consideration of her maintenance, i.e. only if she is actually maintained by him (Rema, EH 77:2) Ultimately, the moredet also stands to lose her ketubbah and the husband will be entitle to demand a divorce, but this depends on conditions that differ according to the category of moredet and in this regard the halakhah underwent various developments.

Husband (The Legal Obligations)

The Husband has ten essential obligations.

The Tradition Of Marriage

The first of the 613 mitzvoth (commandments) in the Torah is“peru ur-vu” (Be Fruitful and multiply). Judaism sanctifies every dimension of human experience from birth to death, from eating eliminating. Sexuality and procreation are sanctified by marriage, the primary purpose of which is the creation of life. Every wedding sets the stage for the next generation of “the children of Israel”. The Talmud records that “one who does not participate in ‘be fruitful and multiply’ causes God’s Presence to vanish”. Indeed, marriage is seen as the prototypical act of creation. The Zohar, the great book of Jewish Mysticism, states: “God creates new worlds constantly. In what way? By causing marriages to take place.” In the Midrash, the imaginative rabbinic literature “somewhere between commentary and fantasy… that sprouts up between the consecrated words of Scripture,” the creation of male and female inspired a fabulous tale about the first wedding. The wedding of the first couple was celebrated with pomp never repeated in the whole course of history. God Himself, before presenting Eve to Adam, attired and adorned her as a bride… The angels surrounded the marriage canopy, and God pronounced the blessings upon the bridal couple, as the hazzan does under the huppah. The Angels then danced and played musical instruments for Adam and Eve in the ten bridal chambers of gold, pearls and precious stones that God had prepared for them. The Hasdic View The Commandment to marry is directed toward men. According to the Talmud a wife can save a young man from “sinful youghts”, and “Any man who has no wife is not a man (a complete human being)”. Marriage to a good woman is often described as the source of happiness and blessing for a man. (the Talmud seems generally less concerned with a woman’s happiness.) Still, Halakhah was undisputedly progressive for it’s time in establishing certain rights for women: minor girls may not be betrothed, women have the legal right to refuse any suitor, no matter what their parents command. Alyough only men can grant divorces, women are entitled to sue for divorce on some grounds, including sexual incompatibility. conjugal rape, a legal conundrum in our time is explicitly prohibited in the Talmud. And despite the fact that wives are “acquired” in much the same manner as property, men are required to treat them with respect and tenderness or risk God’s wrath.

Betrothal

From When a Jew Celebrates In the Bible and the Talmud there were two separate ceremonies Connected with marriage. There was the ceremony of betrothal and the actual marriage. The two ceremonies could be a year apart. In Betrothal the couple were legally bound together although the bride lived in her father’s house. They couldn’t change their mind’s. They would have to get a divorce.The custom began during a time when the bride was bought. At the betrothal, the price was agreed upon and a contract signed. The money was necessary because every member of the family worked, including the young girl. When she got married she went to her father-in-law’s house and helped there. So, in away, the father-in-law paid the father for the loss of the daughter’s services.But even in those days, if the bride’s father was well-to-do, he gave the bride’s price he received to his daughter as a present. Even the Poor father’s probably gave back part of the money. To the betrothal ceremony came entire families of both the bride and the groom and it ended with dancing and feasting and merry making.Months later, the groom came to take his bride to his father’s house. At the time the bride’s price was actually paid-and again there was a great family feast and celebration. But most important of the ceremonies were the betrothal and contract signing. In the first century C.E. the SanhedrinסַנְהֶדְרִיןThe Sanhedrin was the supreme Jewish judicial, legislative, and religious council in ancient Israel, functioning as the highest authority for interpreting and enforcing Torah law during the Second Temple period. For more info click here changed the marriage contract. In the new contract, the groom only promised to a certain amount for the bride. He didn’t actually pay the money. Instead, he gave the bride a perutah, the smallest coin at the time as the token of the brides price. The rest of the money had to be paid only if the couple got a divorce.

Husband & Wife

The act of marriage creates certain rights and duties between husband and wife. In performing them both parties have to conduct themselves according to the following rules, comprising the fundamental principles for the relationship between husband and wife in Jewish Law :” This the sages laid down that a man shall honor his wife more own self and shall love her as he loves himself, and shall constantly seek to benefit her according to his means; that he shall not unduly impose his authority on her and shall speak gently with her; that he shall be neither sad nor irritable. Similarly they laid down that a wife shall honor her husband exceedingly and shall accept his authority and abide by his wishes in all her activities…” (Maim. Yad, Ishut 15:19 – 20)

Marriage (the concept)

In Jewish teaching, marriage , is the ideal human state and is considered a basic social institution established by God at the time of creation. In the Bible. The purposes of marriage and procreation: “It is not good that the man should be alone ; I will make him a help meet for him… Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Gen.18, 24 ); and “Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth…” Gen. 1:28 The biblical conception of marriage is essentially monogamous (Gen. 2:24), and although in biblical times polygamy was common among the upper classes (Judg. 8:30 II Sam. 5:13; I Kings 11:1-8), the many references to marriage in the Wisdom literature seem to take it for granted that a man had only one wife (Ps. 128; Prov. 12:4 ; 18:22 ; 19:14 ; 31:10-31; Ecclus. 25:1; 26) The Prophets, using marriage as a metaphor for God’s attachment to IsraelיִשְׂרָאֵלTransliteration: yiśrā’ēl The name Israel (Septuagint Ancient Greek: Ἰσραήλ, Israēl, “El (God) persists/rules” or “God prevails”) refers to the patriarch Jacob who, according to the Hebrew Bible, was given the name after he successfully wrestled with the Angel of the Lord. The earliest known archaeological artifact to mention the word Israel as a collective is the Merneptah Stele of ancient Egypt (dated to the late-13th century BCE) for more info click here (Isa. 61:10; 62:5 ; Eza. 16 ; Hos. 2:21-22; also song of songs, if interpreted metaphorically clearly have monogamous marriage in mind, since God did not enter into such a special relationship with any other people.

Elohim

One of God’s Names God The Creator Elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים, romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity, particularly the God of Israel. In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural. Morphologically, the word is the plural form of the word eloah and related to el. It is cognate to the word ‘l-h-m which is found in Ugaritic, where it is used as the pantheon for Canaanite gods, the children of El, and conventionally vocalized as “Elohim”. Most uses of the term Elohim in the later Hebrew text imply a view that is at least monolatrist at the time of writing, and such usage (in the singular), as a proper title for Deity, is distinct from generic usage as elohim, “gods” (plural, simple noun). Read More on Elohim Also see… The Names of God “Elohim Rested” Does Not Mean What Most People Think! In God’s Image: B’tselem Elohim God 101 Did God Write the Torah — and Does it Matter? Why Do Some Jews Write G-d? Order is a Top Priority of the Creator of the Skies and the Earth! Protecting Our Minds from Predator Algorithms and Polluted Information

What Is Evil

From When A Jew Celebrates רַע Defined as bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral):—adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), + exceedingly, × great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), + mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, + not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Including feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.) For more info click here Nothing in creation is evil in itself the hand of a human can kill. But it is not evil. The hand of the human can also create lasting beauty. A wild animal Kills. But it is not evil. Most animals only for food or to protect their young.Atomic power could kill all mankind. But it is not evil. Atomic power also promises to provide water in the desert and food for the world’s hungry. Evil comes from the misuse of the gifts given us. It comes the most often from the lack of knowledge and understanding. From ignorance comes fear, from fear comes evil. Evil begins in the darkness in man’s mind. But how do we know what is evil? How do we know the difference between evil and goodטוֹבTransliteration:ṭôḇ Pronunciation:tobe – good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well):—beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, × fair. For more info click here? And how do we avoid evil. We avoid evil by learning to understand the ways of the human and the ways of God. That’s why, to a Jew, it is a religious duty to study- particularly to study those things that give you understanding and so make you a better person. This kind of study is so important to the Jews that they consider it a form of worship. To study the Torahתּוֹרָה‎Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot. and other great books of the Jews which teach the rules for a goodטוֹבTransliteration:ṭôḇ Pronunciation:tobe – good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well):—beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, × fair. For more info click here life – is to reach for understanding. That’s why their Rabbis say: “It is permitted to change a House of Prayer into a House of Study; that is moving upward. It is not permitted to change a House of Study into a House of Prayer” (“of course today are both found in one synagogue.”)

Malachi Chapter 4

Judgement on the wicked
Blessing on the good
Elijah’s coming

Malachi Chapter 3

A messenger to prepare the way
The Coming of Yahweh
Infidelity of the people
Promise of blessing

Malachi Chapter 2

Priests to Be Disciplined 2:1 And now, y’all priestsהַכֹּהֲנִים Transliteration: hakōhănîm – Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here, this commandment is for you. 2:2 If y’all don’t listen, and if y’all don’t take [it] to heart, to give honor to My Name, says YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎ Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here of hostsצְבָאוֹת‎ Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here, I will send the curse among you and I will curse your blessings: Indeed, I have cursed them already, because y’all don’t take it to heart. 2:3 See, I am suppressing the seed because of you, and spread dung on your faces, the dung of your festive offerings; [your sin] will carry to this. 2:4 Know that I have sent this commandment to you, to be My covenant might be with Leviלֵוִי‎ (/ˈliːvaɪ/ LEE-vy; Modern: Levī,The Torah suggests that the name Levi refers to Leah’s hope for Jacob to join with her, implying a derivation from Hebrew yillaweh, meaning he will join, but scholars suspect that it may simply mean priest, either as a loan word from the Minaean lawi’u, meaning priest, or by referring to those people who were joined to the Ark of the Covenant. For more info click here, says YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎ Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here of hostsצְבָאוֹת‎ Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here. 2:5 My covenant was with him, life and peaceוְהַשָּׁלוֹם‎ Transliteration: vᵊhaššālôm – and completeness, and soundness, and welfare, and peace, and well being, and prosperity For more info click here; and I gave these to him for the sake of the fear and that he feared Me, and was in awe of My Name. 2:6 The Torahתּוֹרָה‎ Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot. of truthאֱמֶת‎ Transliteration: ‘ĕmeṯ – stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness:—assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, faithfulness, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity, reliability. For more info click here was in his mouth, and injustice wasn’t found on his lips: he walked with Me in peaceבְּשָׁלוֹם‎ Transliteration: bᵊšālôm – in shalom – in completeness, in in soundness, in welfare, in peace, in well being, in prosperity For more info click here and with fairness he walked with Me, and turned many away from iniquity. 2:7 Because from the lips of the priest’sכֹּהֵן kôhên, ko-hane’ Kohen = priest, principal officer or chief ruler For more info click here‘s lips should safeguard knowledge, and people should seek the Torahוְתוֹרָה‎ Tōrā,/ˈtɔːrə, ˈtoʊrə/; “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot from his mouth: because he is the messengerמַלְאָךְ‎ Transliteration: mal’āḵ Pronunciation: mal-awk’ angel, agent, messenger or representative. For more info click here of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎ Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here of hostsצְבָאוֹת‎ Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here. 2:8 But y’all have strayed from the pathהַדֶּרֶךְ‎ Transliteration:hadereḵ – the way, the road, the path, the route, the distance, the journey, the manner For more info click here; y’all have caused many to stumble through [your] teaching בַּתּוֹרָה‎ Transliteration: batôrâ – “Instruction”, “Teaching” or “Law”) The first five books of the Bible or also called “the books of Moses” comes from an archery term meaning to shoot.; y’all have corrupted the covenant of Leviהַלֵּוִי‎ Transliteration: hallēvî – Modern: Levī ,The Torah suggests that the name Levi refers to Leah’s hope for Jacob to join with her, implying a derivation from Hebrew yillaweh, meaning he will join, but scholars suspect that it may simply mean priest, either as a loan word from the Minaean lawi’u, meaning priest, or by referring to those people who were joined to the Ark of the Covenant. For more info click here, says YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎ Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here of hostsצְבָאוֹת‎ Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in