“But Ehud escaped while they were delaying, and he passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.” (Judges 3:26) Ehud’s footsteps were driven by sheer desperation. Having just struck down the oppressor Eglon, he found himself in a precarious, life-or-death crisis with the shadow of a lethal pursuit looming close behind. The place he reached […]
“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,” (Exodus 19:5) Though every existence is precious, few titles bestowed upon us in the Bible are as heart stirring as ‘Segullah.’ In Exodus 19, God declares to Israel,
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‘Jeshurun(יְשֻׁרוּן)’ is the blessed name of a people dwelling within God’s presence, ‘Ichabod(אִיכָבוֹד)’ is a name that starkly reveals the tragedy of a life without it. Originating from 1 Samuel 4, this name is a dreadful proclamation: “The glory has departed from Israel.” Given to a child born amidst the disaster of the captured Ark
If one were to choose one of the most beautiful names hidden within the pages of the Old Testament, it would undoubtedly be ‘Jeshurun.’ This name acts as a glorious garment bestowed by God, washing away the dark past of Jacob a name meaning ‘supplanter or deceiver. Derived from the Hebrew root meaning ‘upright’ or
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Most Christians are familiar with the song based on the confession, “Give me this mountain.” This anthem is inspired by Caleb, a leader who, alongside Joshua, guided Israel after the era of Moses. He was a man of profound faith who followed the Lord with an unshakable conviction in the Promised Land. A fascinating detail
