Proverbs 18:10 KJV
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Much is made about the ‘Name’ of the Lord and again our western Greek philosophical mind lures our understanding to erroneous fields of interpretation. The Greek mind is concerned about things, about definitions, nouns, and descriptions. The Hebrew mind looks for actions, verbs and functions. Some study groups are intent on a Greek literal interpretation of the ‘Name’ referring to a particular ‘sound bite’ to which someone responds. They proclaim that God does not respond if we don’t say it the right way, and that He may even mistake us for calling unto idols if we say it wrong.
The Hebrew word ‘shem’ refers to someone’s personal nature and character. It can even speak of ‘authority’ as when we speak in the name of someone. That is why we pray to the Father in the Name of Yeshua, because Yeshua’s sinless nature and atoning character is the sole authority whereby we may approach the Father. He is the sacrifice that allows us to interact with the Almighty God. The author of the Book of Hebrews defines the nature of Yeshua as being the brightness of His (God’s) glory, and the express image of His (God’s) person; Hebrews 1:3.
Jews have long contemplated about this notion of the ‘Name’ of Adonai as is written in our Proverb, and an ancient writing called the Midrash Tillim refers to the ‘Name of Adonai as the very Messiah Himself. This notion is pervasive throughout talmudic studies.
Let us thereby follow David the psalmist, his injunction and example and proclaim the Name of Adonai by making mention of the works Messiah. And let us not proclaim His Name in words only, but in works and deeds, in the Manner of a Godly lifestyle powered by His Spirit.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Much is made about the ‘Name’ of the Lord and again our western Greek philosophical mind lures our understanding to erroneous fields of interpretation. The Greek mind is concerned about things, about definitions, nouns, and descriptions. The Hebrew mind looks for actions, verbs and functions. Some study groups are intent on a Greek literal interpretation of the ‘Name’ referring to a particular ‘sound bite’ to which someone responds. They proclaim that God does not respond if we don’t say it the right way, and that He may even mistake us for calling unto idols if we say it wrong.
The Hebrew word ‘shem’ refers to someone’s personal nature and character. It can even speak of ‘authority’ as when we speak in the name of someone. That is why we pray to the Father in the Name of Yeshua, because Yeshua’s sinless nature and atoning character is the sole authority whereby we may approach the Father. He is the sacrifice that allows us to interact with the Almighty God. The author of the Book of Hebrews defines the nature of Yeshua as being the brightness of His (God’s) glory, and the express image of His (God’s) person; Hebrews 1:3.
Jews have long contemplated about this notion of the ‘Name’ of Adonai as is written in our Proverb, and an ancient writing called the Midrash Tillim refers to the ‘Name of Adonai as the very Messiah Himself. This notion is pervasive throughout talmudic studies.
Let us thereby follow David the psalmist, his injunction and example and proclaim the Name of Adonai by making mention of the works Messiah. And let us not proclaim His Name in words only, but in works and deeds, in the Manner of a Godly lifestyle powered by His Spirit.
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