Answering from the Whirlwind

In the final chapters of Job, when all human words had been spoken and Job’s heart was prepared, God broke His silence, answering Job from the whirlwind. God’s ultimate revelation made no mention of Job’s suffering, nor did it present an indictment or a verdict. Instead, it offered a long list of creation. God did […]

Timna Copper Mines

The Timna copper mines are located in the Arabah Valley, part of the Dead Sea rift in southern Israel, 26 kilometers from the southern port city of Eilat, and about 19 miles north of the city of Eilat in the Gulf of Aqaba. This mine is extremely rich in copper and has been exploited since […]

Ophir

Ophir is a place famous in the Bible for producing high-quality gold. As early as Job’s time (c. 1600 BC), “gold” or “pure gold” was almost synonymous with “gold of Ophir” (Job 22:24; 28:15-16). Psalm 45:9 describes royal women of the era wearing precious gold from Ophir. Isaiah 13:11-12 prophesies that after Babylon’s fall, tyrants […]

 The Book of Job background

In the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, the Book of Job is the last book of the Writings section, in the sub-section known as the “Poetic Books”, located after Proverbs. The book may be the oldest in the Bible, with a style similar to the Pentateuch, and Jewish tradition attributes it to Moses. Although the author […]

Proverbs background

In the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, the Book of Proverbs is the second book of the Writings section, located between Psalms and Job. The Hebrew name for Proverbs is “מָשָׁל” (mä·shäl’), which means “proverb” or “parable,” referring to the use of one thing to illustrate a similar thing in order to explain its nature and […]

Israel’s Ten Long-Standing Enemies

[Psalm 83:3-8] “They conspire with malicious craftiness against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. They say, ‘Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more.’ For they conspire with one accord; against you they make a covenant—the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, […]

Jacob Sheep

The Jacob sheep breed originated in the Middle East and is recognized as one of the oldest and most unique breeds. Its most distinctive feature is its four horns: two vertical central horns and two lateral horns that curl along the sides of the head. Their wool, spotted with black and white, is a precious […]

Shepherd and Sheep

In economics, the “herd instinct” is often used to describe the tendency of economic individuals to conform and follow trends. The “herd instinct” illustrates that people have a conformity bias, which can easily lead to blind obedience, often resulting in scams or failures. Sheep do not act alone; they always prefer to follow the lead […]

Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is not a very famous mountain in the Bible, appearing only 14 times in total. Mount Hermon (Hebrew: הר חרמון), also known as Mount Sion, Hermon, or Mount Hermon, is a transliterated place name. Its English name is Mount Hermon, meaning “place of dedication.” Mount Hermon is a large mountain range. It stands […]

Masada, the High Fortress

[Psalm 18:2-3] “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” Masada (Hebrew: מצדה‎), literally meaning […]