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A Hebrew Word for the Day: Key Words from the Old Testament is unavailable, but you can change that!

The purpose of A Hebrew Word for the Day is to share the richness of the Hebrew language words used in the Old Testament and help make them practical in the reader's Christian living. Simply because words matter, the words of the Bible matter most. And in a day when words don't seem to mean much, the need for precision in Christian doctrine and practice has never been more critical. For each day...

beʾēr lachay rōʾiy This interesting place name before us today, beʾēr lachay rōʾiy (), is a somewhat complex compound. To get at its meaning, we must examine each part. The noun ʿbeʾer () means “a well or pit,” whether natural or man-made. Because of the arid climate, a well became a symbol of life and value (Gen. 21:25, 30; 26:15, 18; Exod. 2:15; Num. 21:16–18). The noun chay () refers to a living thing and is most commonly translated “animals” or “beasts” (e.g.,
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