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warrior, Lokhem לוחם nobleman, Atzil אציל protector, Magen מגן guardians of light, Shomrey Haor שומר
Natan, My understanding is that Jacob is complimenting Esau in a way that was probably understood in a more nuanced way in biblical times. As to Abraham, there are many interpretations to his experience
Natan, Which chapter and verse are you referring to? Gaddy
Steve, Great question. However, the word is pronounced as "Keer'usey", not Cheer'usey. Now, the Ashkenazi Hebrew delineates between Tet and Tav, unlike Sephardic Hebrew, which treats them both as
Shaul, The examples used in relation to salvation come from Yod Shin Ayin as the primary root. The ones you propose, Shua and Sheva, are derived from a different root, Shin Vav Ayin. Now, you can try

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