judaism
Studies involving Jewish Scripture, tradition, and theological themes with relevance to biblical interpretation.
Ibn Ezra, Isaiah & Messiah Paid Members Public
The references cited here are taken from Ibn Ezra on Isaiah. All emphasis will be mine. 11:1 ויצא וגו'. רובי המפרשים אמרו כי זה המשיח, והטעם שימות מחנה אשור הצר על ירושלם, ועוד יבא עת גאולת ירושלם השלימה, ולפי דעת רבי משה הכהן שעל חזקיהו רמז, כי הוא
The Shechinah: YHWH’S Divine Mate Paid Members Public
In Jewish mysticism, the Shechinah (“Presence”) is believed to be the feminine counterpart to YHWH. Since the term is a feminine noun in Hebrew, the rabbis came to depict the presence as a female, going so far as describing it as YHWH’s consort or mate. This is all spelled
Zohar’s Younger YHWH & the Despised & Hidden Messiah Paid Members Public
The following references are taken from the section of the Zohar called Heikhalot Rabbati. These citations show what some of the mystical rabbinic Jews taught about Messiah, Enoch, and the end times. In these quotes, Enoch is said to have become the younger YHWH named Metatron, and that the Messiah
Rabbinic Judaism on the Heavenly Spheres Paid Members Public
Here is an excerpt from a rabbinic source, which gives us an idea of what the rabbis thought about the sky and space above us, as well as the number of spiritual dimensions that exist. The quotations will also highlight the problem the rabbis had with the book of Ezekiel
Jewish Interpretations of Psalm 110 Paid Members Public
There are particular Jewish writings where Psalm 110:1 is either understood to be David as the second lord, or Abraham. In the case of those arguing for it being David, this would mean that the Psalm was written about and/or to David. Or it may mean that David
Rabbi David Kimchi (RaDaK) & Messiah Paid Members Public
David Kimchi, also known as RaDaK, was a medieval rabbinic commentator and philosopher who lived from 1160–1235 AD. In this post I will quote from his commentary in regards to a few OT texts that are either Messianic or have a direct bearing on Christian exegesis of OT verses,
Josephus & the Divine Name Paid Members Public
The following quote is taken from Josephus’ The War of the Jews 5:5, translated by William Whiston. He states that the Divine Name consists of 4 vowels. All emphasis is mine. ז. ובני משפחת הכהֻנה, אשר לא יכלו לשָׁרֵת בקֹדש מפני מום אשר בבשרם, היו
Isaiah 42 in Rabbinic Tradition Paid Members Public
In this post I will list some of the many rabbinic sources which describe the Servant of Isaiah 42 as the King Messiah and/or apply it to the time of Messiah’s coming. All emphasis will be mine. הָא עַבְדִי מְשִׁיחָא אֶ