Forgiven or Passed Over? Part 2

I studied ʽâbar through Genesis.  Nothing so far justifies translating it forgiven in Nathan’s response to David’s confession—Yes, and the Lord has forgiven (ʽâbar, העביר; Septuagint: παρεβίβασεν) your sin.[1]  But ʽâbar kept some evocative company for anyone studying...

Fear – Genesis, Part 1

Paul was not the only one to write about the end of fear.  John also wrote, There is no fear (φόβος) in love, but perfect love drives out fear (φόβον, a form of φόβος), because fear (φόβος) has to do with punishment (κόλασιν, a form of κόλασις).  The one who fears...

Romans, Part 19

Is this blessedness then for the circumcision or also for the uncircumcision?1 Paul asked.  This blessedness was a three-part blessedness as follows: 1 Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, Romans 4:7a (NET) 2 and whose sins are covered; Romans 4:7b...