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Elohim
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http://www.karaite-korner.org/sources/6.pdf
Here is a link to a pdf on Karaite Korner about this very thing!
Here is a link to a pdf on Karaite Korner about this very thing!
i have a background as having been Jewish - and technically i still am - and i was taught that either Elohim was a masculine root with a feminine plural ending or a feminine root with a masculine plural ending, can't quite remember which!
The word translated as Presence in the Hebrew scriptures is Shekinah - and that is feminine as is Holy Spirit/Ghost - Ruach Ha Kodesn. And even though the Gospel came down to us in Greek it is doubtful that Jesus spoke it in that language as only very educated Jews spoke Greek and He spoke to the ordinary, simple folks of His time -almost certainly in Aramaic, in which Ruach Ha Kodesh is feminine too.
Jewish people who practice their religion celebrate this every Fri. evening as they welcome the Shabbat bride.
Most people don't see the Presence as being another Entity besides God, but as His reflection, so to speak - entirely dependent on Him. There can be no reflection, if there is nobody or nothing to be reflected!
in Judaism i was taught that the Shekinah went into exile with the Jewish people, separating herself/itself from the Father; however, the Father reconnects with her on the Sabbath - hence the rejoicing and celebration.
Also there are many biblical verses that show God acting as a Mother, Mother bird or other animal, Mistress whom the maidservant looks to for guidance, etc. - esp in Genesis where it talks about God making man in our image and likeness, male and female. Whether you agree with all this or not, that's fine - i'm just telling you what the Hebrew tradition was/is. In fact even the Tetragramaton or 4 letter Hebrew Name for God is considered, by the shape of the letters to be male and female both - yod and vav are consider "masculine" shaped and the two letters Hay are said to be "feminine" shaped. And it is believed that men need to be married or live with their mom, when younger, to also have the Shekinah with them. Like i said, I AM ONLY PRESENTING THE JEWISH DOCTRINE I WAS TAUGHT - whether one agrees or sees another doctrine altogether is fine by me. This is just an F Y I kind of thing, you know? j/L "Granny" Matrika/Rolling Buffalo Woman (Hadassah Tova bat Avraham) - p s i am such a mixture in my heritage, i have a LOT of names, don't i? LOL!
The word translated as Presence in the Hebrew scriptures is Shekinah - and that is feminine as is Holy Spirit/Ghost - Ruach Ha Kodesn. And even though the Gospel came down to us in Greek it is doubtful that Jesus spoke it in that language as only very educated Jews spoke Greek and He spoke to the ordinary, simple folks of His time -almost certainly in Aramaic, in which Ruach Ha Kodesh is feminine too.
Jewish people who practice their religion celebrate this every Fri. evening as they welcome the Shabbat bride.
Most people don't see the Presence as being another Entity besides God, but as His reflection, so to speak - entirely dependent on Him. There can be no reflection, if there is nobody or nothing to be reflected!
in Judaism i was taught that the Shekinah went into exile with the Jewish people, separating herself/itself from the Father; however, the Father reconnects with her on the Sabbath - hence the rejoicing and celebration.
Also there are many biblical verses that show God acting as a Mother, Mother bird or other animal, Mistress whom the maidservant looks to for guidance, etc. - esp in Genesis where it talks about God making man in our image and likeness, male and female. Whether you agree with all this or not, that's fine - i'm just telling you what the Hebrew tradition was/is. In fact even the Tetragramaton or 4 letter Hebrew Name for God is considered, by the shape of the letters to be male and female both - yod and vav are consider "masculine" shaped and the two letters Hay are said to be "feminine" shaped. And it is believed that men need to be married or live with their mom, when younger, to also have the Shekinah with them. Like i said, I AM ONLY PRESENTING THE JEWISH DOCTRINE I WAS TAUGHT - whether one agrees or sees another doctrine altogether is fine by me. This is just an F Y I kind of thing, you know? j/L "Granny" Matrika/Rolling Buffalo Woman (Hadassah Tova bat Avraham) - p s i am such a mixture in my heritage, i have a LOT of names, don't i? LOL!
pebble
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Hello.
I asked because the world "Elohim" is used with a masculine plural implication in some sites I came across. Although their message seems sola, these things give a warning sign that they may be part of the deception team. So I just really want to know what "Elohim" means to help in my quest for truth.
And I welcome a Jewish point-of-view. I've read somewhere here that Elisheba have Jewish heritage. Like they said, when in doubt of directions, best to ask the locals.
I understand that Jesus/Yeshua was a Jew while He was here and ministered among the Jew, so it's perfectly logical that He used Aramaic. While He was here, He must also be aware of that Jewish tradition? Or is it more recent?
BTW, Rolling Buffalo Woman sounds cool. I've read that native american names have meanings and changes as a person ages.
Sitting Bull supposedly meant "scowling dude who stands in front of the enemy and refuses to budge." By any chance, does Rolling Buffalo Woman, ma'am, stands for "get out of the way fast or get squashed?"
I asked because the world "Elohim" is used with a masculine plural implication in some sites I came across. Although their message seems sola, these things give a warning sign that they may be part of the deception team. So I just really want to know what "Elohim" means to help in my quest for truth.
And I welcome a Jewish point-of-view. I've read somewhere here that Elisheba have Jewish heritage. Like they said, when in doubt of directions, best to ask the locals.
I understand that Jesus/Yeshua was a Jew while He was here and ministered among the Jew, so it's perfectly logical that He used Aramaic. While He was here, He must also be aware of that Jewish tradition? Or is it more recent?
BTW, Rolling Buffalo Woman sounds cool. I've read that native american names have meanings and changes as a person ages.
Sitting Bull supposedly meant "scowling dude who stands in front of the enemy and refuses to budge." By any chance, does Rolling Buffalo Woman, ma'am, stands for "get out of the way fast or get squashed?"
