Examples of Hebel in Ecclesiastes – Vanity Emptiness Vapor
Two things come into mind when one thinks of Ecclesiastes, Vanity of everything and “There is a time for everything”
Word Other than Hebel and Ruach Which Relate to Vanity
When I study any book in the Bible, I usually review relevant aspects including words. In Ecclesiastes, Hebel and Ruach are the main words which relate to vanity , but there are a few others. This are the lists I put together for my study. Word other than Hebel and Ruach for Vanity In Qohelet […]
Hebel – Breath, Vapor, Idol, Emptiness, and Vanity
Hebel – הָ֫בֶל: vapor, breath – 1892 Original Word: הָ֫בֶלַ – Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: hebel – Phonetic Spelling: (heh’bel) – Short Definition: vanity When I study any book in the Bible, I usually review relevant aspects including words. In Ecclesiastes, Hebel is essential to the text. In looking at the occurrences of Hebel – הָ֫בֶלַ – through the […]
Ruach – Breath Wind Spirit
Strong’s Concordance – ruach: breath, wind, spirit – 7307 Original Word: ר֫וּחַ – Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: ruach – Phonetic Spelling: (roo’-akh) – Short Definition: spirit When I study any book in the Bible, I usually review relevant aspects including words. In Ecclesiastes, Ruach is essential to the text. In looking at the occurrences of Ruach – ר֫וּח […]
Freedom and Constraint: Self and Community
“But he can’t be the kind of person who explains himself to other people. That would weaken him.”
Eternal Life: A Christian Perspective
The other day I was asked, “What is eternal life?” This question came up in relation to John 3:14 which says, “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; 15 so that whoever believes will in Him have eternal life.” I will try to provide […]