Hebrew Bible Insights

Engaging in the study of the Hebrew Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context and original languages to promote good and reasonable interpretation of scripture, so that the church might live more faithfully in the present.

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Episodes

95 episodes

90. Going Deeper with Biblical Hebrew: Interview with Dr. Chip Hardy and Dr. Matthew McAffee

Enroll in the "What is Biblical Wisdom" Video Course: https://hebrewbibleinsights.teachable.com/p/biblicalwisdomWe interview the authors of a new intermediate Hebre...

October 28, 2024 • Episode 90 • 1:05:05

89. The Relationship Between Wisdom and the Torah with Rabbi Chaim Eisen

In this episode Rabbi Eisen shares insights about the connections and differences between Torah and Wisdom in the Hebrew Bible. Rabbi Chaim Eisen is joining us from Israel! He has been teaching, editing, and publishing on the Hebre...

October 14, 2024 • Episode 89 • 1:08:21

88. What is Biblical Wisdom? (HBI first ever video course!)

What is Biblical wisdom? Wisdom is such an important topic of life, and it is critical to think about this biblically. In this special episode, Dr. Nathan French asks Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) questions abou...

September 30, 2024 • Episode 88 • 53:47

87. Order and Meaning from the Writings/Ketuvim of the Hebrew Bible with Rabbi Chaim Eisen

Rabbi Chaim Eisen is joining us from Israel! He has been teaching, editing, and publishing on the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Medieval Jewish Philosophy, and more for over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about the third section of the Heb...

September 16, 2024 • Episode 87 • 1:20:34

86. A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith

Dr. Douglas K. Smith gives a presentation based on his PhD dissertation in which he does a blended discourse analysis of the flood account in both the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT) and Greek Septuagint (LXX). His goal is to validate a holistic met...

September 02, 2024 • Episode 86 • 59:05

85. Surprising wisdom in Exodus and implications for our lives today

What does the Bible have to say about wisdom? Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) discusses a part of Scripture where the English word for wisdom might not show up even though the Hebrew word does appear. This teachin...

August 05, 2024 • Episode 85 • 29:38

84. Chad Bird - Hitchhiking with Prophets: a Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament

We have a conversation with Chad Bird inspired by his new book “Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament.” How do we summarize the Hebrew Bible in a way that is engaging and helpful? How do read difficu...

July 08, 2024 • Episode 84 • 59:28

83. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 3: Storm, Covenant, and Trust

Habakkuk 3 is one of the most unique chapters of all the poetic prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The content and literary genre are both unexpected twists in this powerful book. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares...

June 24, 2024 • Episode 83 • 46:30

82. Judgment and Salvation: A Rhetorical-Critical Reading of Noah's Flood in Genesis (Dr. Dustin Burlet)

Is the Flood more about “Salvation” or “Judgment”? Dr. Dustin Burlet has researched and published on this question. Following the methodology of rhetorical criticism, Dustin explores the rhetoric of the flood story in its ancient Near Eastern...

June 10, 2024 • Episode 82 • 1:01:44

81. The Hebrew Manuscripts of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes

In this episode, we explore the Book of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes, who shares the importance and nuance of studying the Hebrew manuscripts of the book. He provides an overview of Ben Sira’s significance, discusses the unique introduction ...

May 27, 2024 • Episode 81 • 1:07:02

80. Making Sense of David, Uriah, and Bathsheba - Academic Paper by Dr. Nathan French with Discussion

Want to read the Hebrew Bible with Dr. Nathan French and Matthew Delaney? Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsHow do we make sense ...

May 13, 2024 • Episode 80 • 1:00:30

79. Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God's People in the Second Temple Period (Dr. George Athas)

Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsightsWhat happened during the approximately 400 years “between the old and new testaments?” Dr. George Athas di...

April 29, 2024 • Episode 79 • 1:08:48

78. The Divine Council in the Book of Job

Job is one of the most profound and controversial books of the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew language of its 39 chapters of poetry is the most difficult to understand of the whole corpus of the Hebrew Bible. Yet it is the 3 chapters of narrative t...

April 15, 2024 • Episode 78 • 1:00:49

77. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 2: Vision, Covenant, and the Flood

What are some Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 2? This chapter has famous verses and some hidden gems. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares some insights from this chapter that are rooted in the original l...

April 01, 2024 • Episode 77 • 48:47

76. Making Sense of Ezekiel: Interview with Dr. Donna Petter (Gospel Coalition Commentary)

How do we make sense of Ezekiel? Our guest, Dr. Donna Petter, answers a number of questions about this important book. How do we make sense of graphic and violent sections in the book? What is the big picture structure of the book? Donna gives ...

March 18, 2024 • Episode 76 • 1:02:01

75. Hebrew Language Insights from the Burden of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1)

What are some of the most interesting Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 1? In this episode Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of insights from this chapter of the Hebrew Bible. Everything is sha...

March 04, 2024 • Episode 75 • 47:17

74. Jonathan Finley: Biblical Crossroads - Jacob in Hosea's Rhetoric

Why does Jacob the Patriarch show up in Hosea 12? Hosea makes a number of comparisons between Israel and Jacob the Patriarch in Genesis. On the surface, some of these moments in the rhetoric are confusing. Our podcast guest, Jonathan Finley, wr...

February 19, 2024 • Episode 72 • 55:46

73. Hebrew Language Insights from Isaiah 7-8

Isaiah 7-8 are chapters that contain some of the most enduring and influential words of prophecy of the Hebrew Bible. What insights can be gained by reading these chapters in Hebrew? In this episode, Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semiti...

February 05, 2024 • Episode 73 • 1:04:19

72. "Write the vision and make it plain..." From Questioning to Awe through Faith

One of the most popular verses about "vision" that is used in teaching about personal and group vision statements is Habakkuk 2:2, but what is the original context of this verse? Understanding what is meant by "vision" both generally and specif...

January 22, 2024 • Episode 72 • 1:00:21

71. "Where there is no vision..." The Sage-Prophet in the Scripture and Vision Statements Out of Context

What is the context for the famous verse "Where there is no vision, the people perish"? Is this Biblical support for company and personal vision and mission statements? Or is something else going on here? We dive into the context of this verse ...

January 08, 2024 • Episode 71 • 56:00

70. The Seed of David and the Servant Leadership of God: a Surprising Christmas Bible Study

Samuel has a surprising connection to Christmas. Church lectionaries during Advent are filled with prophets like Isaiah, yet 2 Samuel 7 makes its way into the lineup. Why? Whether or not you are interested in this chapter’s connections to Chris...

December 25, 2023 • Episode 70 • 56:35