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Bible blog 1846
LUKE 1 39 Without delay, Miryam set out and hurried to the town in the hill country of Y’hudah 40 where Z’kharyah lived, entered his house and greeted Elisheva. 41 When Elisheva heard Miryam’s greeting, the baby in her womb stirred. Elisheva was filled with the the Holy Spirit42 and spoke up in a loud […]
bible blog 1845
26 In the sixth month, the angel Gavri’el was sent by God to a city in the Galil called Natzeret, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man named Yosef, of the house of David; the virgin’s name was Miryam. 28 Approaching her, the angel said, “Shalom, favored lady! The Lord is with you!” 29 She was deeply troubled by his […]
bible blog 1844
My blog resumes with a reading of Luke’s gospel, beginning with what we call the Christmas story. Luke 1Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 1 Dear Theophilos: Concerning the matters that have taken place among us, many people have undertaken to draw up accounts 2 based on what was handed down to us by those who from the start […]
bible blog 1843
PSALM 41 To the leaders, a psalm for David Good fortune to the one who protects the helpless! The Lord saves him in the day when trouble strikes. The Lord guards him and keeps him alive And gives him good fortune in the land. He does not give him up to the desire of […]
bible blog 1842
PSALM 40 To the leaders, a psalm for David I looked longingly towards the Lord And he turned towards me, hearing my cry for help. He lifted me from a deadly pit, from slippery mud; He placed my feet on rock and steadied my steps. He put in my mouth a new song of praise to […]
bible blog 1841
This blog continues my reading and translation of psalms 1-41, the first book. Here for example is a wonderfully sharp and honest psalm which I had completely overlooked until I came to translate it. PSALM 39 To the leader, to Jeduthun, a psalm for David I will watch my behaviour, So that I do no […]
bible blog 1840
PSALM 38 A Psalm for David. In remembrance. Lord, do not correct me in anger; Do not discipline me in hot rage; For your arrows are lodged in me And your hand is pressing me down. There is no wholeness in my flesh because of your anger, No rest for my bones because of my […]
bible blog 1839
Psalm 37 An alphabetical psalm Anger against the wicked? Refuse it; Envy of wrongdoers? Give it no place. For they are soon cut down like grass; They wither like the green pasture. But trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and graze securely. Delight in the Lord And he shall […]
bible blog 1838
PSALM 36 For the leader, the servant of God, for David The sin of wicked people tells my heart That there is no fear of God in their eyes; For in their own eyes they look good Until their vile crimes are detected. The words of their mouths are crime and deception, They have abandoned […]
bible blog 1837
PSALM 35 For David Take my side Lord, against my opponents; Fight those who fight me. Grasp shield and breastplate And stand firm as my helper. Uncover the spear point and block my pursuers; Say to my life, “I am your victory!” Let those who seek my life Be astounded and humbled; Those who plan […]
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