But, this Wordbook added a comment about the use of a particular word in post-biblical Hebrew that explained the whole matter.Ī slight disappointment is that information in the articles could often be found by checking all occurrences of a word through an electronic Bible program. Brown-Driver-Briggs gave no explanation for a use that was beyond the meaning I had learned. I was surprised by some word choices the translators used. I found and downloaded a Hebrew New Testament in PDF. There is an article on each word with theological significance, and bibliography at the end of each article. In its favor, it contains all words used in the Hebrew Old Testament and can be used like a standard lexicon.
I saw a used copy in a bookstore and liked what I read in an article on a word that often gets a lot of discussion. I intend to spend more time comparing Israel's blessings when listening to YHWH only, to His having to send them into captivity when blending this deception in His worship, then to find life-application lessons in my own worship. It sheds light on how land was considered his possession, requiring tribute in order to produce. This detailed explanation is very useful in my current study of the decline of Israel after the Kingdom is split. He is also a fertility god who joins Astarte in bringing fertility to the earth and his followers. In the Heb usage there follows approximately two pages of explanation of varying usages in several ethnicities, even tying in the link with "Haddu/Hadad" as the storm god who brings the rain. In Aramaic, where it is spelled Be'el, as "owner, lord".
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An example: the word 'Baal' was explained in Hebrew usage, as "possess, own, rule over, marry" plus "owner, husband". I look forward to enjoying using it in Old Testament as well as New Testament research. This two-volume set was in excellent condition, well-packaged and very prompt. The Hebrew Bible, and there is a big difference in the price.
The T.D.O.T., but I believe this has more than enough to do a good exegesis on There isn't as much information here as in say, With, but what's new about that? So I don't hesitate recommending this as aĬompanion to a good lexicon. (the 1-volume edition shouldn't have that problem). There should have been a duplicate in vol 1 The main one is that, in the 2-volume edition (the
It also gives many of the sources the authors consulted, which is handy if oneĪre there any flaws? 1 or 2. Names, it has something there for all the words, even if only a brief definition. One thing I like about this is that with the exception of some Number, go to that number, and there you have it. Just take the Strong's number, look in the index to get the TWOT The Hebrew, it is close to the ideal set. I have been using this for over 25 yrs now, & I believe that for most students of To anyone who desires to achieve a deeper understanding the Bible, this wordbook is invaluable. TWOTOT shows the combined effort of its 46 contributors plus editorial board, and is specifically designed for use by "the busy pastor or earnest Christian worker." This is to result "in the edification of the church of Christ through the assistance it may give to her ministers and His servants." This allows a beginning student, who lacks knowledge of the Hebrew language, access to the wealth of grace and wisdom that is inherent to Scriptures but often lost in translations. A grid of numerical codes ties into the perennial Strong index, which is also used in other works, for instance Green's Interlinear Bible (Hebrew-English). Meanings are distilled from their Biblical contexts, and when these are few, brief excursions into cognate languages or extra-Biblical texts augment the articles. Words are grouped by root and derivations. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament offers the perfect blend of dictionary and commentary.
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