The hidden meaning of God’s words

The Divine Call is Issued

Abraham is the first of the biblical patriarchs and the first person in the Bible to have a personal relationship with God. The first time the Lord addresses Abraham he tells him, “Go forth from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). This seems straightforward, but when examined in the in the original Hebrew, it becomes clear that something far more interesting is happening. 

A Hebrew Pun

The two simple English words “go forth” in Hebrew are lech-lecha (לֶךְ-לְךָ). This is a clever play on words. Although these two words sound almost identical, they actually mean two things: “go” and “to yourself.” The implication is that although Abraham must undergo a traumatic departure from his native land, he is actually traveling to find his more authentic self. Once Abraham enters the land, his true relationship with the one Lord can flourish. 
 

Experience a Hebrew Transformation

If you wish to strengthen your connection to the Bible, the time has come to begin your Hebrew journey. Only when you can recite the words of Scripture in the original Hebrew, can you experience an emotional transformation and walk in the blessed footsteps of Abraham. Enroll today in our live online Biblical Hebrew class and learn to read the Bible as it was originally written.