“In the Beginning”
If you open up an authentic Hebrew Bible, you will find that the very first word of the Book of Genesis is בְּרֵאשִׁית beraysheet, meaning “in the beginning” (Gen. 1:1). This is a truly fascinating word because hiding inside of it are several smaller words that convey deep prophecies. Let’s divide this word into three parts: ber-ay-sheet. The word bar (בר) means “son,” the letter aleph (א) signifies אלוהים Elohim (God) and the word שית shayit means a thorny bush (Isa. 10:17). Taken together, this signifies “the son of God is among the thorns” – this could be seen as a prediction of the forthcoming suffering of Jesus Christ which will bring redemption to a broken world.
Discover the Hidden Layers of Meaning
This means that built into the very first word of the Old Testament is the prophecy of the end of the New Testament. Before we even get to the sin of Adam, we already know what the remedy to humanity’s affliction is. But your standard English Bible will not allow you to see this remarkable insight. Enroll now in our live, online Biblical Hebrew course and learn to understand the hidden meanings by reading the Bible in its original form.