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What I do: I'll help you understand Hebrew phrases or single words, as well as answer questions about Jewish practices. What I don't do: Tattoo translations. For that, try http://www.stars21.com/translator/english_to_hebrew.html
I am a columnist for a Hebrew-language newspaper, and a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary.
MBA BA in the US, Grade school and high school in Israel
Unfortunately, we don't have an ornate font available on this website. Family = משפחה Love = אהבה Happiness = אושר
Hi Simon, Even in Biblical Hebrew, it is always plural verb before a plural subject. Arabic and Hebrew are sister languages when it comes to vocabulary, but my understanding is that Arabic grammar is
Edwin, Actually, Biblical Hebrew is a very specific language, although its vast use of the imperfect future tense can lead sometimes to confusion. However, the discrepancy between 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles
I agree with your interpretation that Jesus came to teach, rather than fulfill, the Torah (law). Had he really said 'fulfill' there would have been no need for verses 19-20. As to the Hebrew text: Although
Simon, This is the type of question that comes up in the Talmud (and in modern-day yeshivas) quite often. The best I can do is give you my take on it: 1. Yes 2. Without the gam, we get ש

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