Why were there two cherubs on the Ark cover? What are cherubs? What do they look like and what do they do?
angels – malachim
The Hebrew word “malachim” can be translated into English as either “messengers” or as “angels.” Angels are spiritual beings created by God to perform specific missions.
Exodus 23:20 – The Angel
God called Moses up to Mount Sinai. There He taught Moses the Torah. He also taught him what will happen after the people leave Mount Sinai.
Genesis 48:15-16 – The Redeeming Angel
Jacob knows he is about to die. He has a last private meeting with Joseph and he blesses Joseph’s sons.
Genesis 18:12-15 – The Subtle Rebuke
Genesis 18 begins with Abraham sitting at the door of his tent and greeting three strangers. Abraham and Sarah prepare a meal for the visitors.
Types of Prophetic Visions in the Bible
God has chosen to deliver prophetic messages in several different ways. This article discusses the types of prophetic visions in the Bible with some examples.
The Prophetic Books of the Bible
There are several different types of books in the Jewish Bible. Some books are primarily historical. Other books contain words of inspiration and philosophy. This article identifies the prophetic books of the Bible.
Types of Prophets in the Bible
It is a basic tenet of Judaism that God wants people to understand the purpose of creation. One of the ways that God has chosen to communicate His will is by revealing it to different types of prophets.
The Concept of Satan in Judaism
Satan or the devil is a popular figure in Western culture. In this article I will explain the Jewish concept of Satan. As will be seen, the Jewish concept of Satan is very different from the popular culture concept.
Who was Vashti in the Bible?
Queen Vashti is only mentioned a few times in the Bible. But her actions opened the way for Esther to become queen and save the Jewish people.
In this article I am only trying to understand Vashti. There are many interesting details in Megillat Esther that are not investigated here.
Was Jacob a Prophet?
During a Friday night talk, the rav of my shul suggested that Yaakov / Jacob was not a prophet.
After his talk I asked him for more details. He told me that since God only spoke to Jacob in dreams, that meant he was not a prophet.