The language of ivrit ( עברית ) Genesis 31, Post #8

avatar

Welcome to my Hebrew reading & language series.

Genesis 31:42-44

pillar.pngMovie source - at 1:11:40

Jacob and Laban have been arguing for several posts. They finally met after Jacob took his family and left. The argument is now calming down now that each one stated their grievances (last week). Now Jacob reminds his father-in-law that God had rebuked him last night because of how he had afflicted Jacob. Laban also states that he already misses his daughters and grand kids. Then the suggestion comes. A covenant!

Covenants were common but only used when there was an important impasse between parties. In cities they would make a big deal and get the public's attention so that everyone sees the deal being made and they are all witnesses to the treaty or land deal. In this story about Jacob and Laban, everyone is from the same family but still they are at odds. So they made a pillar of rocks that will be a 'witness' between the two parties. Each will swear not to cross to the other's side of that marker with intent to do harm. That is for next week.

Today's reading

English

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty- handed. God saw my affliction and the labor of my hands and rebuked you last night."

Then Laban answered and said to Jacob, "The daughters are my daughters, the children are my children, the flocks are my flocks, and all that you see is mine. But what can I do this day for these my daughters or for their children whom they have borne? Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I. And let it be a witness between you and me."

Hebrew

image.png

The story continues next week as each swears an oath...

Info on each letter starting at the beginning

If you are just starting, my lessons are all here starting at Alef, adding vowels (the dots and lines) as we go. I explain the meaning of each letter and its numerical value. Just go to my blog and scroll to the bottom or click here

Get your Hebrew Bible now!

Click here to obtain the book we are using. It is a free download or browser usable.

Thanks for reading.

Shabbat Shalom

hebrew language palnet proofofbrain vyb dclub jacob laban
0
0
0.000
3 comments
avatar

Congratulations @hebrew! You have completed the following achievement on the Hive blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s):

You received more than 16000 HP as payout for your posts, comments and curation.
Your next payout target is 17000 HP.
The unit is Hive Power equivalent because post and comment rewards can be split into HP and HBD

You can view your badges on your board and compare yourself to others in the Ranking
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word STOP

To support your work, I also upvoted your post!

Support the HiveBuzz project. Vote for our proposal!
0
0
0.000
Reply