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How Many Times Is Satan Mentioned In The Old Testament

The word with the definite article Ha-Satan (Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן hasSāṭān) occurs 17 times in the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2 (3×). It is translated in English bibles mostly as ‘Satan’. The Bible is full of references to Satan, or the Devil. The word “Satan” itself appears… Read More »How Many Times Is Satan Mentioned In The Old Testament

The Meaning Of Selah In The Bible

The word “selah” appears about 80 times in the Bible, including in Psalm 3, Psalm 47 and Psalm 53 in the Bible. While many people associate the word selah with silence, the word itself means “pause.” The pause could be because something has been said (for example, “Seek ye Yahweh while He may be found”)… Read More »The Meaning Of Selah In The Bible

The Meaning Of Meek In The Bible

The meaning of meek isn’t peace, harmony or gentleness. It is a combination of two Hebrew words: נַעֲרָה and מוּכָן. Together, these words mean “to spare” or “to protect” and relate to the spiritual trait of being gentle. Meekness doesn’t mean tiptoeing around people in order to not offend them or keep the peace, but… Read More »The Meaning Of Meek In The Bible