Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Response to Questions concerning Parashot #13: Sh’mot and #18: Mishpatim Exodus 3:18: G-d presented a “lesser” request to Pharaoh first so that it would appear as “no big deal” to let the Israelites go for three days. G-d used this incremental strategy so that Pharaoh would have no excuse for refusing… Read more »
Responses to Email Questions
Response to Question Concerning the Meaning of Psalm 40:6-8
Beth Elohim Messianic Synagogue Response to question about Psalm 40:6-8 In the Jerusalem Bible this psalm is described as a “Song of praise and a prayer for help.” There are slightly different variations depending on the text from which it was taken. In the Septuagint, the psalm is numbered as 39. The meaning is also… Read more »
Response to Questions about the Meaning of Genesis 1:29 and 9:3, and the Significance of Eating Fruits/Herbs with Seeds
Response to Questions about the meaning of Genesis 1:29 and 9:3 and significance of eating fruits with seeds. Shalom! Thank you for your questions. Let’s look at Genesis 1:29 first: “G-d said,” See I give you every seed-bearing plant that is upon all the earth, and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit; they shall be… Read more »