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Study Gem : Angels
In Genesis 3 many translations talk about the angel with the flaming sword that protects the entrance to the Garden of Eden. However these are a specific angel, called Cherubim – Hebrew translation H3742 – kᵊrûḇ. Cherubim are powerful, winged angelic beings who are often depicted as guardians of YHVS’s holy space, including the Garden of Eden and the Ark of the Covenant and His Throne. They are often depicted with four faces (a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle) and four wings.
But here in Genesis 16 we have different “angels”. An angel as we think in western english terms – are really actually called Messengers, Hebrew translation H4397 – mal’āḵ.
YHVH uses a messenger to talk to people. Sometimes people won’t even know this is a messenger or “angel”, or that YHVH is trying to communicate. They might act like it is a normal human being. These Malak, bringing direct messages from YHVH appears to Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Balaam, the Prophets, etc..
Interesting fact : The prophet Malachi’s name (Malak), means messenger.
Study Gem : Circumcisions
Genesis 17:10-14 YHVH initiates the circumcision with Abraham and all the men who are part of his house/family. There are two circumcisions however, the second one is of the heart. This is not a new concept that is only applicable to the New Testament. Jeremiah 9:24-26 and Ezekiel 44:9 talks about circumcision of the flesh and the heart.
IMPORTANT SCRIPTURES / PROPHECIES:
| Gen 17:9, Gen 18:19 Guard His covenant for all generations Guard – is the Hebrew word H8104 – šāmar – Which means to watch over/guard/treasure/observe. The first time this word is used for Adam to “Keep” the garden of Eden. The Cherubim was appointed to “Keep/Guard” the tree of life. |
| Gen 17:10-14 Every male circumcised Covenant of the flesh – Everlasting. Even for foreigners – all who are part of Abrahams’ family :13 He who is born in your house, and he who is bought with your silver, has to be circumcised. So shall My covenant be in your flesh, for an everlasting covenant. :14 And an uncircumcised male child, who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin, his life shall be cut off from his people – he has broken My covenant. |
| Gen 18:19 Teach children about YHVH The word Teach, is actually the Hebrew word H6680 – ṣāvâ – Which means to appoint/give a command/order/give charge to. So not just to instruct your children, but appoint and give charge to about His Promises, Instructions and Laws. This same word, Sava is used in for the very 1st command YHVH gave to Adam – He SAVA/commanded the man, of every tree they may eat except.. |
| Gen 18:19 Do the right thing, rule right. The word Righteous is the same word for Justice & Truth. |
