Teshuqa Turnings – Times Three
The ESV inserts this desire for dominance into 3:16 with the words, “your teshuqa (desire in ESV) shall be contrary to your husband.” Enmity achieved.… Read More Teshuqa Turnings – Times Three
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Kay Bonikowsky (MDIV Theology) explores the Bible and pastors in Snoqualmie, WA. Find out more at kaybonikowsky.com/explore .
Teshuqa Turnings (Genesis 3:16)
Then, Eve turned and followed Adam.… Read More Teshuqa Turnings (Genesis 3:16)
ESV changes Genesis 3:16 – A brief history of this verse’s transformation
One word in Genesis 3:16 has caused centuries of controversy. Why? Because this one word affects half the world’s population, the women. What is that word? teshuqa What does it mean? Well, let me introduce you to the evolution of teshuqa from “turning” to “desire,” and now in the unchangeable ESV to “contrary to.” A brief history of… Read More ESV changes Genesis 3:16 – A brief history of this verse’s transformation
Going up alone
In Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Donald Whitney lists out the multitude of passages that prioritize solitude and silence; not just the clichéd, “Be still and know that I am God” verse from Elijah’s storm. Jesus was led into the wilderness. He went to the mountain alone to pray. He went early to a… Read More Going up alone
The Tri-une God and Motherhood Part 4: God as Mother
Are you my mother? God would say , yes! It is a well-used metaphor throughout the Hebrew Scriptures : God giving birth to Israel. Maternal imagery is used to describe the trust we must have in God and the steadfast tenacity of His love. In the New Testament, Jesus uses the well-loved metaphor of (new)… Read More The Tri-une God and Motherhood Part 4: God as Mother
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