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Discoveries and beautiful passages from the aramaic Targums, which are translations, paraphrases, and creative amplifications of the hebrew scriptures.
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In the Days of King MessiahPlaces where the phrase "בְּיוֹמֵי מַלְכָּא מְשִׁיחָא" (In the Days of King Messiah) shows up in the Targums
Seventy Angels for Seventy NationsWhen God divided humankind into nations at Babel, did He assign one angel in heaven to each nation?
The Circumcision of GershomThe targums give further detail into the event that happened when Moses was en route back to Egypt involving the circumcision of Moses' son.
Isaac's WagerTargum Jonathan provides a backstory to the Binding of Isaac, and gives an explanation of Isaac's heart for obedient submission.
The Angel of the ExodusComparison of the Angel/Messenger in Exodus 23 between the Hebrew torah and Aramaic targums.
Thorn BushTargum Onkelos tells us the bush from Exodus 3 was a thornbush, and Targum Jonathan explains further about Joseph
Tommy •388 Views•April 13, 2024•Moses at the Bush,Blessings of Moses,Targum Jonathan,Onkelos,Targum,Burning Bush
Got Him: The Naming of CainA comparison between the hebrew of Genesis 4:1 and the reason for the naming of Cain and the aramaic Targum (pesudo) Jonathan which identifies this one as the Angel of the Lord.
Tommy •818 Views•January 2, 2024•Moshiach,Mashiach,Targum,Angels,Zeal,Cain and Abel,Messiah,Adam and Eve
The Good MountainWhat is said to be Lebanon in the hebrew is explained as the temple in the targums
The Lamb of AbrahamA comparison between the hebrew texts and Targums Onkelos, Jerusalem, and Jonathan who all explain it a little differently
Tommy •484 Views•April 29, 2024•Lambs,Jonathan Ben Uzziel,Onkelos,Sacrifices,Binding of Isaac,Targum,Abraham
Who was in the Pillar During the Exodus?A comparison between the hebrew account of who is in the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire, and how Targum Jonathan paraphrases the account.
Zagnugael: Who Appeared to MosesThe name of the Angel who appeared to Moses at the burning bush at Horeb.
The 4 Nights of the Book of MemorialsThe four nights Targum Jonathan says are written in the Book of Memorials
Be'er-Lahay-Ro'i: The Well at Which the Living and Eternal One was RevealedA comparison of Hagar's exclamation, and the reason for the naming of Beer Lahay Roi
The Impartation of the Holy Spirit Before NoahA comparison of Genesis 6:3 in the original hebrew, and Targums Jerusalem, and (Pseudo) Jonathan
Sedom's Opportunity for Repentance Before DestructionTargum Jonathan explains that before Sodom was judged and destroyed, patience and an opportunity for repentance had been offered.
The Thirteenth RibTargum (Pseudo) Jonathan revealing what was ambiguous in the original hebrew.
The First Two WordsA comparison between the hebrew of Exodus 2:1-3 and Targum (Pseudo) Jonathan where the first two commandments become almost personified.
Before Daniel: Abraham's Fiery FurnaceA delightful discovery of a story about Abraham and Nimrod inserted into Genesis 11 in Targum Jonathan
Tommy •775 Views•January 4, 2024•Abraham,Fiery Furnace,Targum,Haran,Abraham in Ur Kasdim and His Departure From There,Nimrod
The Word as the Likeness and Presence of GodComparing Genesis 1:26-27 between the hebrew and various targums
