A Monotonous Cycle Revisited, Part 3

And HaShem (יְהֹוָה֙) said unto Cain: ‘Where is Abel thy brother?'[1] I thought about skipping this exchange.  I’ve covered it elsewhere.[2]  My point in revisiting these monotonous cycles, however, is to see them through Jesus’ eyes: Do not be amazed that I...

Romans, Part 91

Now I urge you, Paul wrote believers in Rome, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned.  Avoid[1] them![2]  The Greek word translated to watch out was σκοπεῖν (a form of σκοπέω).  Jesus said (Luke 11:33-36...

Romans, Part 79

Now receive the one who is weak in the faith,[1] Paul wrote, still describing love for believers in Rome.  The Greek word translated weak is ἀσθενοῦντα (a form of ἀσθενέω).  The righteous will ask the Son of Man, When did we see you sick (ἀσθενοῦντα, a form of...

Romans, Part 75

Live in harmony (φρονοῦντες, a form of φρονέω) with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly.  Do not be conceited.[1]  I can’t find live or harmony in the Greek here, τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες.  The phrase translated do not be haughty is μὴ...