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The beauty of Jesus illuminated in Scripture, Photography, Poems and the Hebrew Alphabet Word Pictures
The definition for the Hebrew word Maidservant is to spread out…
“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19
First mention Maidservant #8198 shipchah (shif-khaw). Strong’s Concordance pg1992.
I wonder if Mary pondered, maindservant as to spread out, to stretch, to share what she as a family…the Good News.
Scripture First Mentions –
Between the words “Separate” and “Servant”
is the “serpent”.
Yep,
Separate – Jesus calls – Come follow Me.
Servant – our hearts are opened to His.
but right there in the middle…is the “serpent”
“who was more subtle than any beast…” Genesis 3:1
“…who was more subtle…” comes in many forms.
Sickness, distractions, the list can go as far as that bridge pictured.
With that said, my husband is on the road to recovery from surgery. Yesterday I was very concerned because it was not going as “quickly” as I thought recovery should be heading. As for myself, I made a doctor appointment -right ear continues from sinus issues.
My heart is “separated” to desire, but the “serpent” who is more subtle…has placed many distractions before this “servant.”
(I had to cancel the house Bible study meeting this evening)
One last “word”. Jesus is SO sweet to encourage us in our daily walk.
One small word is placed before the word ‘serpent’ in the Concordance.
“Seraiah” 2 Samuel 8:17
“who was the scribe”
Definition – Jah has prevailed. The name of 9 Israelites – and was mentioned in the context of one who served in King David’s administration.
Thank You Jesus, in Your tenderness, there still room to serve in the King’s administration and court. I loved the number 9…Nine fruits of the Spirit; nine gifts of the Spirit; and oh yea, been studying on the NINE candlestick lamp the Menorah!
Light the way my King!
Jesus, You are the Servant Lamp!!
Photos taken in Africa by my friend L.C. who, even in with her health issues and concerns, continues to serve in the Kingdom.
“Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds.” Genesis 49:14
Yesterday, I went looking for the first mention of the word “strong”.
It actually means, “skeleton of the body, and bones.”
I thought this strange.
This morning, the verse came to mind again, only the word “crouching”.
In the Hebrew the word is actually #7257 – “lying”.
Issachar was Leah’s 5th son. Five reflects – Favor and Grace!
“And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son…Issachar.” Genesis 30:17
Of the tribe of Issachar it is said they are
“Mighty men of valor” and “Ready for war”. 1 Chronicles 7:1-5
Of all the tribes, Issachar…
“of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…” 1 Chronicles 12:32
Back to “crouching.” The word comes from the root Hebrew word #7257 “lying”
“Rabats” or Reysh, Bet, Tsadak.
As I thought on the word picture,
Issachar is crouched down in a position of praise and prayer between two sheepfolds (our family and the world).
And of “strong” – Issachar knows
To his bone,
down to his core,
to the marrow of his “skeleton”
only through Praise and Prayer, through the Favor and Grace of Jesus Christ,
Protection for our family,
Discernment and understand for the times we live in.
And knowing, in this position of prayer and praise,
When troubles come upon us, we know…
What we “ought to do”!! Wisdom and Discernment
“Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between two sheepfolds.”
Even when the whole world thinks we are a “donkey”; we are Mighty men of valor and ready for war in the position of praise and prayer!!
Mighty men and women of God,
Praise on!!
Also, not at the end of a word Tsadik looks like this:
Pey – the Word Speaks.
Word Picture – Mouth –
Numerical Value – Eighty
Methuselah – Genesis 5:25
“…when Methuselah had lived one hundred and eighty-seven years…”
He was the Grandfather of Noah, whose name means “rest”.
Eighty – richness, fatness, oil – shine. Used to anoint objects or kings!
Overall richness, strength (as a surplus above the perfect “seven”).
From the Strong’s Hebrew definition #8084 & #8083 of the first mention for “eighty”
Psalm Eighty One: 10 “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.”
Noah…”And the dove came back to him (Noah) in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf.”
Pey – the Word speaks…
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with Peace.
“God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant that I have established between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.” Genesis 9:17
Peace on Earth
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world,
but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”
John 3:17 ESV
A study illuminating Jesus in Daniel, Chapter 10.
“And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.” Daniel 10:7
Daniel was alone – “cut off” by himself.
Daniel heard the sound of Jesus’ voice which is also found in Revelation 19:15 – “mouth like a sword” – Jesus is coming to “bring completion”.
Of Daniel – “His attendants saw not the vision; …There is a divine revelation vouchsafed to all, from converse with which none are excluded who do not excluded themselves.” – quote by Matthew Henry
Man cuts himself off from Christ and His revelations.
A revelation found in the Hebrew word “remember”.
“The Hebrew word for remember is zakar. The Hebrew letters (Zayin, Kaf, Reysh for remember) can visually illustrate, to remember is the weapon in the palm of the hand of the person. Our highest weapon in spiritual warfare is to remember.
The next time the evil one shows you lack, remember the Lord is your Shepherd, and you “shall not want”; when sickness plagues the day, remember, “with His stripes we are healed” and when the world asks, “Where is your God?” remember Jesus and His “steadfast love.”
The first time Jesus used the word remember in the New Testament, He said, “Remember the five loaves of bread…” there is the number five again; Grace! Let us enjoy this Travel Truth spending the day remembering, “Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ!” John 1:16”
Scriptures: Psalm 23:1; Isaiah 53:5; Psalm 42:3; Matthew 16:9
“Remember” excerpt from my book: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1507637098
Feature photo – Rainbow over the Sea of Galilee.
“And God said…I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant…” Genesis 9:16 (ESV)
“What is a “burden,”
and what is a “care”?
Show me,
Lord,
the difference there.
First Mention in Scripture for “burden”.
“…couching down between two burdens.”
Genesis 49:14 KJV
The “difference”,
Lord,
that I see,
Is one is done in praise
“Cast your burden on the LORD,
And He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22(ESV)
And one upon the knees.
“…casting all your care upon Him,
For He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)
Blessings dear friends and neighbors:)
It’s Friday!
denise
“He was despised and rejected by men…” Isaiah 53:3 (ESV)
Lord, on this day of Thanksgiving,
Are You speaking to me?
Have I “rejected” or “refused”
for fear or shame?
Is my heart set on “man?”
Am I “despising” Your beauty?
Forgive me Lord.
I study a lot from the Concordance.
When I am questioning;
Inquiring of knowledge;
Thinking;
Searching deep;
A “word” will surface
In my spirit.
Turning to the Concordance,
Going to the
First mention (of the word in Scripture)
Often times,
Seeing if Jesus,
Himself,
Used the “word”.
(Although I know
All Scripture is God breathed)
This morning
between a
Thankful heart, and
Questioning if
I too was
“rejecting” the
Plans He has for my “heart?”
I went looking for the word
“Rejected.”
Oh yes, there are
Multiple lines of
“rejected,”
(approximately 30 times)
But at the end,
Right after the
After the last,
“rejected”,
Starting fresh is
The Word,
REJOICE!
(Abundant lines of 190 plus!
Not counting rejoices; rejoiceth; and rejoicing)
Lv. 23:40 “…shall rejoice before the LORD your God…”
Dt. 12:7 “…shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand…”
Dt. 12:12 “…shall rejoice before the LORD your God…”
He spoke softy,
“Because My Son was
“despised and rejected”
You are
Forgiven and
Loved.”
And you
“ …shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand…”
On this day of Thanksgiving,
I thank You LORD for
Your tender mercy
Of lovingkindness,
Forgiveness, and
Grace.
Gently speaking and
Guiding with Your
Wisdom and Word.
Let me not
“reject”
All the good plans
You have for my life,
or the work of
Your Son’s hands.
Let me
“Rejoice!”
Before You always
For You are my God
And I trust in Your
Protection on my
Path in life,
As I follow
Your Son,
Jesus Christ
“But let all those rejoice
Who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy,
Because You defend them;
Let those also who
love Your
Name
Be joyful in You.”
Psalm 5:11 (NKJV)
“The LORD has taught me more in rest,
Than when I’ve strived for my best…”
Poem by denisebalog©
First mention of Strive
“And the LORD said,
‘My Spirit
Shall not strive
with man forever.” in Genesis 6:3 (NKJV)
Strive – duwn (doon) the root of #1777 (Strong’s Concordance)
Dalet, Vav, Noon
The Door – Secured/Nailed – to life activity!
“Then Jesus said to them again…
I AM the Door…(NKJV) John 10:7
Anyone who goes through Me
Will be cared for – will freely
Go in and out, and find pasture…
I came so they can have
Real and eternal life,
More and better life than
They ever dreamed of.”
John 10:9-10 The Message
Yep, Jesus has taught me more
In rest,
than I have ever dreamed of,
Or when I have
Strived at my very best!
blessings,
denise
ps: I love the pizza pictured at the entranceway of the door!
Photo captured “along the way” in Jerusalem, Israel 2014
Morning quiet time.
In my view, through the window,
is the gas grill.
I couldn’t see the flowers planted on the other side of the grill,
but I know they are there,
because I planted them.
Made me think of heaven.
I can’t see heaven,
but I know it is there
beautiful…like the flowers.
Brought to mind what Jesus said to Thomas,
“Blessed are those who have not seen
and yet have believed. “ John 20:29 (NKJV)
I also thought of a promise to me…
“And blessed is she who believed
that there would be a fulfillment
of what was spoke to her from the LORD.” Luke 1:45 (ESV)
Not seen, but believed…
I thought of “success”.
What does it mean?
Do I want success?
I wondered if “success” was in the Concordance.
Yes, right there…but look,
the word immediately after
“success” is “Succoth.”
What does that mean?
“Booth” or for our western minds “tent”.
The letters are Samach, Kaf, Tav…
Sukkoth (sook-kohth) – booth, tent (Hebrew word & pictures displayed below)
Resting Under the Cover of the Cross!!
Went looking for the first mention of “Succoth.”
Genesis 33:17…our beloved Jacob.
Starting with verse 33:12.
“Then Esau said, “Let us journey on our way
and I will go ahead of you. “
Look at that,
Esau, the “world” says “let us” go on our way…”
But
Jacob’s said…
“Let my lord pass on ahead of his servant,
and I will lead on slowly or “gently”…at the pace of the children”
Sounds like my Jesus…Respectful, humble,
gentle, compassionate.
“Come to Me, all who labor.. and I will give you rest…
I am gentle…
You will find rest…” Matthew 11:28-29 (ESV)
“So Esau returned that day on his way.
But Jacob journeyed to Succoth,
and built himself a house
and booths for his livestock.
Therefore the name of the place
is called “Sukkoth.” Verses 16-17
We can go the way of Esau…
making ourselves as the world…
and going their way to “success”
(remember Esau “returned” to the way he came.)
OR
we can be Jacob…
resting under the cover of
God’s house,
His Word,
and His promises to us.
Going gently, at a slower place.
Resting under the cover (Succoth – booth – tent) of the Cross
Finding all our “successes” are in Him Who loves us!
Sharing my journey through Scriptures
and the Hebrew word pictures.
Please feel free to share yours.
Blessings,
Denise
Deeper Treasures
“Depend of the LORD in whatever you do
and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3
This verse was on the bottom of my journal page…Isn’t He sweet!
And guess what? The number 16
(from Proverbs 16:3) represents
the sixteenth Hebrew letter Ayin – an eye.
To see, to know, to understand.
Doing a happy dance in the land of Succoth today!!
Hebrew word – Succoth – Strong’s Concordance #5523
Sukkoth (sook-kohth) – booth, tent
Word pictures
Samech – Prop or Support – to rest
Kaf – Open cupped hand – to cover, under, wing of a bird
Tav – Cross – a covenant, a sign, a miracle
The word picture for Tav changed from what
we would recognized as a “cross” when the Jewish nation
went into the Babylonian captivity time period.
“Be still and know,” as treasure hunt deeper into the Hebrew letter pictures unfolds. The Hebrew word for “still” is raphah רפה (raw-faw’) The definition is to slacken, to relax, to remove the hand. The three letter word picture רפה reveals a clue. (Hebrew reads right to left)
Reysh ר – picture of the head of man or the “first”
Pey פ – picture of a mouth or “word”
Hey ה – picture of a window or behold. (We are looking to behold Jesus through the window of Hey so the picture can illustrate Grace)
Studying the clues of raphah רפה – the first – word – grace –
Ok, so what was the first word or first mention of “grace” in Scripture?
“Noah found grace in the eyes of God.” Genesis 6:8 KJV
Thinking on this…Noah’s name in Hebrew means “rest.”
What did Noah rest in knowing?
Noah “rested” in knowing he found grace or favor in God’s eyes.
“Grace” in Hebrew is a masculine noun (remember a noun is a person, place or thing) meaning kindness, and unmerited favor or regard in God’s sight.
Concealed in the Hebrew word raphah רפה for “still” is a visual picture of resting in Grace.
Thank You Lord, when sudden storms of uncertainty flare up, or the chaff of emotions threaten to sweep me away, in Your lovingingkindness, You speak, “Peace, be still,” and I rest secure in the mention of Your Mighty Name – Jesus!
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He love us… seated us with Him in the heavenly places… so that…He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-7 (ESV)
What was “the word of the LORD” that “came to Abram.”? Genesis 15:1
“Fear not Abram, I AM your Shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:2
Now, there is a “word” I can receive “within my heart” at the door of Dalet!
Resting in Jesus, my “Shield and exceedingly great reward!” Genesis 15:2
Dalet – ד – door, direction and path enlightened in the word “Dabar”
(daw-bawr) [דבר] Strong’s Concordance #1697
Photo of the high priest breastplate or “shield” described in Exodus 28:15-29
In a Word…Heavy – “Kabed”
“…for this thing is too heavy for thee…” Exodus 18:18
“Kabed” – With the flutter of a wing, opening the path of the heart to find refuge and rest –
When the burdens of the day, the efforts of a heavy week have physically and mentally been more than one can bear, in a Word He comforts me.
“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (ESV)
Hebrew word for Heavy – kabed (kaw-bade’) – Strong’s Concordance # 3515
Kaf – כ palm (left hand) – to cover, to open, wing of a bird, refuge
Bet – ב house – within, begin to, heart
Dalet – ד door – path, entranceway, break forth
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