13 - David's Dad

13 - David's Dad

Author: Exploring Bible Words in Greek and Hebrew October 15, 2024 Duration: 7:32

Did King David have a dysfunctional Dad? Was he the prototypical Cinderella?

This episode defines the phrase “Miggeza Yisay” (מגזע ישי meaning: ‘The Stump of Jesse’) in Isaiah 11:1.

“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;    from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1-NIV)

Isaiah 11:1 - ויצא חטר מגזע ישי ונצר משרשיו יפרה

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SDG Morgan’s Site: www.sdgmorgan.com

Thanks to:

• Aaron Woodard for Graphic Design

• Heather Cadenhead for Editorial Feedback

• Dave Allam of Allam House for advanced audio techniques: sound.allamhouse.com

• Bible Hub for Greek / Hebrew hypertext links



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The journey through ancient texts often hinges on a single, potent term, a concept that loses dimension in translation. Bammerhab-Words from the Word is a quiet, focused excavation of those foundational terms. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific Greek or Hebrew word from scripture, peeling back layers of historical context, cultural nuance, and original meaning. This isn't about rushed readings or surface-level commentary; it's a deliberate unpacking, led by a writer with a scholar's curiosity and a storyteller's touch. You'll hear how a word's usage in everyday ancient life informs its theological weight, discovering connections and insights that typically remain hidden in plain sight. The aim is to enrich personal study and reflection by returning to the source material, offering listeners a more textured, grounded understanding of familiar passages. This podcast lives in the details, believing that a closer look at the building blocks of language can lead to a fuller appreciation of the text itself. For anyone interested in the intersection of faith, language, and history, these explorations provide substantive, contemplative material. Find more from this exploration of Bible words in Greek and Hebrew on the associated Substack page.
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