The Bible was written in ancient Hebrew, a language rich in vivid, concrete imagery that paints pictures in the mind. Unlike modern languages, which rely on abstract words, Hebrew grounds profound concepts in tangible actions and sensory experiences. This richness brings the Bible to life, but much is lost in English translations. For instance, the word “wait” is abstract in English, but in Hebrew, it means “to bind together like a cord” or “to twist.” This transforms Isaiah 40:31: “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength” into, “Those who are twisted like a braided rope with the Lord shall renew their strength.” In Exodus 34:6, God reveals His character: “The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.” The original Hebrew adds depth: Merciful comes from the root meaning “womb.” Gracious means giving what is needed and providing comfort. Longsuffering is “slow to flare the nostrils.” Goodness is “bowing down in kindness.” Truth is “firmness and reliability.” Rewriting this reveals a powerful image of God: “The LORD, the God who wraps His arms around you like a mother protecting her child, who gives you what you need and comforts you, who is slow to flare His nostrils in anger, who bows down in kindness, and who is firm and reliable in all He does.” Open Bible – https://bit.ly/Isa40vs31, https://bit.ly/exo34v6
