Hebrew Word Study – Exciting the Senses – יָפֶ֣ה Yapah – Yod Pei Hei
Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
I used to be a chaplain in a nursing home and every Sunday I would hold a service where I would play the keyboard and we would sing many of the old hymns and worship songs. When my music leader would request a song to sing almost always these seniors, whose remaining time on this earth was short, would request we sing an old worship song entitled “In His Time.” I have often thought about what was going through their minds when they made such a request. Now that I am 73 years old, I am beginning to realize the significance of the words of that song and the verse in Ecclesiastes 3:11.
The word made is ‘asah which means forming, fashioning, creating or fulfilling. God will fulfill everything. The word everything is hachol from the root word kalal which has a definite article, the, and means the whole or the complete. He makes all that He is fashioning or forming complete in His time. But check out the word ‘asah for creating or making. It is in a Qal perfect form. It is a completed action. All that He is forming, creating has already been formed and fashioned, He is just waiting for the right time to reveal what He has already prepared for us.
Whatever it is, it is beautiful. The word beautiful is yapah. Some translations say appropriate and I can understand why they would say that. These translators consider the context to refer to the events in our lives as all coming together and being appropriate, acceptable. That fits well. However, that is a distant English word to use for yapah. Yapah in its Semitic origins would best be represented by the English word beautiful. It is something that excites the senses in a pleasurable way. It is something that is lovely to look at and causes you to find satisfaction in looking at it or experiencing it. So, God has already fashioned something that will bring us great satisfaction and will reveal it to us in the appropriate time. The word time is spelled Ayin Taw and pronounced ‘eth. We are not sure just what the root word is. But in most Semitic languages its equivalent has the idea of an appropriate time, the right circumstance. When the time is right, when we need something that will give us satisfaction the most, God will unveil His little gift of beauty.
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So many times, I get discouraged wondering if anybody reads or even appreciates my efforts to share my little studies. Days I despair of even putting up my studies on our blog or sharing on Facebook and even doing a couple live classes a week. Just when I am ready to chuck the whole idea of Chaim Bentorah Ministries, when like a pouting child I tell God, “Don’t wanna study, don’t wanna evangel.” I get a little note from someone who tells me how their relationship with God was restored through my little word studies or someone sends a little gift, sometimes a gift that I know was a sacrificial gift just to show their appreciation. At first, I was ashamed that I was such a pouting child but then I realized it was God, waiting for that appropriate time to share something beautiful with me that brings a great sense of satisfaction. The thought that someone would take the time to write a little thank you or even send a gift, even a small one, does a great job of humbling me and weeping before God telling I just don’t deserve this, why is being so good to me?
Sometimes when I am going through a crisis he uses little things, things that would easily go unnoticed except I know God has His perfect timing. It might be someone walking their dog and that dog tugs on his leash to approach me, just to say “hi.” It is a perfect moment and such a beautiful experience to be greeted by one of God’s creations. A squirrel may be bouncing swiftly from tree to the ground to the tree and then suddenly stop to look at me. He twitches his little nose as if to say: “I hope your day is going as good as mine.” Then he is on his way. I am refreshed.
Sometimes it is just for seemingly no reason at all but all of a sudden, I feel this overwhelming presence of God and His love. I want to just shout and sing and I wonder, “Where did that come from?” But I know it is the right moment, the right time when I really need something to lift me up. In that moment He is truly the glory and the lifter of my head.
This verse is not speaking of a one time event. It may even be a daily event. God loves to give us little surprises, we just need to be alert to them. I have grown so used to these little moments of beauty that when I feel down or discouraged, I automatically begin looking for that little gift of beauty from God to lift my spirit. I usually find it and I find it in the most simple way. It might be just a burst of the sun breaking through the clouds for a moment of warmth as if God is giving me a warm hug. It might be a sudden cloud burst of refreshing rain and the euphoria of the ozone released by lightning as if God is giving me a boost of energy. Maybe, as in this fall season, it is a colorful leaf flying through the window of a disabled bus or landing on my windshield. Just a common daily event except for the ‘eth, the timing. The timing is almost always perfect and creates in me that yapah, that sense of satisfaction. God does make everything beautiful in the right moment of time.
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Thank you for these daily word studies. I am 78 and have gone to church all my life. I think that I have learned more from these daily word studies than I have from going to church all these years.
I have a degree in pastoral theology and missions but I learn more from your word studies than anything else.
Thank you, thank you, thank you; your blogs are a ‘fresh wind’ when I sit down at my computer and “disconnect” from the work day’s activities. Please know how grateful and appreciative I am to have this “water fountain” to drink from and be refreshed in my spirit.
I always appreciate your Holy Spirit anointed wisdom and am very grateful to be able to read your word studies and listen to your teachings. Many thanks and please know many of us read them even when we don’t comment.
Also, I have sent a question to you Chaim on the “ask Chaim Bentorah” page of the website.
Shalom
Chaim, I always look forward to getting an email from you! It brings my heart joy to sit and read the verses you so diligently studied out! The wisdom we receive from all your research is so appreciated! Please continue as they are a blessing to many!
I have also enjoyed all your books !
These studies unlock parts of the Word that I would never understand or focus on.
From your study I then have a wonderful starting point to explore further.
Many times so busy delving into the Word that I don’t even say thank you.
I dreamed of the 444th word in the Book of Esther……..Memucan. 7th of the princes in Persia …….at the banquet…… that dream led me to your amazing website……oh Praise God, blessings and prayers upon you, Teacher!
I love reading your studies pray for me to get revelation from God to know his word a little more
You give us a good reminder to SEND those encouragement notes. i am very bad at it myself – they already know, others are doing it, you know the excuses.
And God brings forth His fruit when the time is right.
Once, i wrote a note to a friend who had miscarried. i put the sealed, stamped envelope in what i thought was the place my husband & i had agreed upon for outgoing mail.
And forgot it. And found it in that same place three months later.
So i sent it then. When i saw her, i apologized for it’s lateness.
She said, no, it came when I needed to hear. After 3 months, I’m still hurting, but everyone else has forgotten.
Thank you, Chaim, for your faithfulness.
i understand and apologize for not sharing my gratitude for your word studies. I study Hebrew because of people like yourself who have demonstrated the beauty and magnitude of expanded understanding of God’s WORDs of instruction to mankind in the greater depths of its encoded mysteries. Not meant to be hidden from the diligent – but those of us who once thought we were not smart enough to dig in and comprehend more beautiful function in seeing Him through the lens of Hebrew… are now able to grasp because of the wisdoms how to change the focus to the original understandings as you so skillfully do …. Thank you so much! Don’t ever think your teachings are not assisting others to See God clearer! Amen…
I just love how you write from your heart ! It’s like reading God’s snuggles.
I so enjoy learning from you. Unfortunately my responsibilities at home don’t allow a consistent time schedule.
Thank you this little spots I can read anytime Chaim!
Beautiful!
Your post add so much encouragement. Many times when sharing your experiences, I can relate to them. I personally receive very little from hearing a message about Paul and Silas in prison. After reading about them hundreds of times, the story moves past me, usually not touching my soul. I never read for enjoyment, but insight. Mainly from authors written hundreds of years ago. Chaim, you are my favorite author of this century. Not from your talent of expression, but insight you share from years of fellowship with the Creator. I love reading your blogs and the intimacy I experience with the Almighty. Because of such manipulation in today’s churches and seeing what the majority of Christians desire, your books will never reach the masses. BUT, will reach those desiring an intimacy with God’s presence, seeking His heart, choosing the things of the spirit over things of the world. In the end you will be rewarded for your dedication for seeking His heart and the desire to see others drawn to Him. Thank you for your dedication and how my life has been changed from your insight.
Good morning, Mr. Bentorah
Let me begin with telling you how much I appreciate all of your time, effort, and prayer on these studies. You mentioned above “little studies” but let me assure you, these are not ” little” by any means. Your rich words feed my spirit like a delicious chocolate cake. Yes, these are God’s words to His children but, you allow yourself to be used by God to share these beautiful words. I thank you so very much. One of my sisters in Christ and I have taken on the daunting task of TRYING to learn Hebrew with a text book, when I say daunting I mean daunting. But, through God’s wisdom and knowledge, through your years of study and work and time, and other resources such as YouTube, I feel like we are finally getting somewhere after a year of “studying”. Today, when you mentioned “Qal form” and “Definite Article”, a light switch came on. And that was my beautiful moment that God gave me. So, I wanted to reach out and say thank you and please know you truly are a blessing. Please don’t stop sharing your wisdom and grace with the world. Many blessings and Shalom. :)
Brother Chaim,
Every morning I wake up at 5a (PST) and look forward on reading your devotional to start my day. It’s always yesterday’s post when I read it.
Some words of encouragement, you have an awesome Gift of teaching the Word. You give us the breakdown of each word and I enjoy that, but most of all I enjoy your life stories. The stories of the people on your bus, your journey in life and other nuggets you place along the way that make me go search the internet.
Have a blessed day
And I’ll be looking for “the timing”..
I get your e mails daily and u read with wonder and astonishment
I also share them with a few of my friends
I want to say I appreciate your mails daily and Ty so
Much
dear Chaimy just a quick note to let you know how I enjoy your word studies, I am
the senior overseeing Pastor of a small Church in west Wales UK ,AT 77 I didn’t think I would be still doing this but I’m still leading worship (with modern songs)
still building and repairing ,running our family games room ,serving in our cafe,
working in the kitchen and getting in to other things when I can, when I read about you feeling down I have a problem understanding as I don’t seem to have the time
as GOD fills my life with the joy of service.Tonight my wife and I run a young peoples group in our home at 77. (I add them 14 that’s better)
I.m glad you can see the Glory of our Father’s creation I’m sitting on my balcony looking over a green valley OK there is a road in front of me but it gets me to my work.I think this is turning a thank You to GOD more than a cheering up for you but thank you for all you do your daily emails are a blessing and set me up for the day.
Please remember we are who the LORD ALL MIGHTY has made us with the gifts and insights He gives us to bless others with please keep blessing. Doug
Love reading your studies and understanding the Hebrew way. It makes the Word so much richer and more alive as I’m sure He made it to be. Many thanks
Hello Chiam, I’ve been reading your posts and have been so encouraged by the dwelling deep into the original language. Keep on keeping on!
I have received beautiful, timely words from the Lord appropriate to the longing or crisis in my heart and when I behold it I know the Lord sees me and is leading me through the valley and just that alone brings such sweet deliverance and a cherished memory of the love God continues to display for me.
One day, the impact of your word studies will be revealed.
You and Laura are gems in the Lords Crown. We appreciate you both beyond words. May God continue to Shine upon you and give you His Shalom.
Thank you Sheri! I actually gave that word to someone that happened to be a prophetic to her and appreciated by the receiver and now it is to me. You’re a blessing, Laura
Oh Chaim your daily posts are tremendously uplifting and I look forward to seeing them in my email. I am so grateful to you for sharing your wonderful depth of knowledge alongside your daily walk with God – we are so privileged and blessed to have you do do. Many years ago -35- we lost our daughter at the age of 7.5yrs after a 2 1/2 yr battle against cancer. She was our first born but 8th ‘child’ having miscarried 7 times all advanced pregnancies e.g. 8mths. So losing our first born was difficult… but God!!! Raised in the faith, it was at this stage I knew I had to seek TRUTH and God’s response was if I did, I would find Him and do began an incredible ‘new walk’ seeking Him as never before. Fast fwd to about 10 years ago I found your website, I immediately purchased your 2 x books Seeking the Heart of God and the other, the Mind of God and daily, your sharings have led me into wonderful depths of intimacy with our God… but oh who can fathom the depths of His Love. We share the same age – I can not tell you adequately how blessed I have been through your ministry. Many of my friends subscribe to your channel but beyond that, almost daily our Wonderful Kind Gracious Father provides an opportunity for me to share a snippet from your devotions and through this, countless more have been blessed. I love that your beautiful ministry flows from a heart that is still before Him. You are a precious obedient servant – I can’t thank you enough. I believe God has more to make beautiful to you, in His Perfect time.
Our daughter loved Jesus – we had this beautiful old hymn, He makes all things beautiful in His Time at her service….
Hello tzaddiq (using that term loosely)
Thank you for your obedience and sacrifice.
I found you while doing some research for my Covenant Agreement with God. He is nce again taking my life down an entirely different path… at this point, it is all ugly and suffering and lack… I am looking forward to seeing the Yapah as He reveals His Asah, in His Time/Ayin Taw.
Blessings on you and yours.
I was made aware of your ministry when my wife gave me as a present the book, “Hebrew Word Study”. I was amazed with the book. Now I keep adding your books to my collection. Also, my wife keeps purchasing your books for me.
Your ministry has help me find hidden treasures in His word. This has trigger a burning desire for more of His word. I introduced your devotional to a friend and he truly enjoys them.
So do not despair my brother! The Lord is using you to help satisfied the desires of his people. Guiding them to the hidden treasures of His Word. I am sure many feel the same way.
Do not pay attention to the
wicked one. He is the one putting those evil thoughts to discourage you. You will know one day the impact your ministry had on your readers. When you are standing in Yeshou’s presence. Then at moment Yeshou will tell you, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
God bless you my brother. I look forward to meeting you one day. If not in this lifetime, then in His kingdom.
Thank you, Chaim for your Hebrew Word Studies.
I enjoy everyone and forward some to friends who also benefit from them. Your humour is some articles is just what the doctor needed for that day! Please continue for as long as you still enjoy doing it, when you no longer enjoy it, then know that the season has passed. Stay encouraged and be blessed.
Shalom!
Never think for a moment that your work is in vain! Thanks for the comments and insights that so regularly give me new understanding into the awesome Word of God! I’ve been a believer for over 50 years and a pastor and teacher for over 40. Bless you my dear brother, keep up the great work!
I have read a considerable amount of Devotional books and I place your devotional at the top of must read daily. I have purchased your books & forwarded your devotional to many of my Church leadership team. With all of that said, The Holy Spirit spoke to me to place my focus on your Ministry, that is my heart’s desire to be as close to Christ as I can get. Blessingd
Thank you Father for this ministry and you leading me to it! I appreciate the sacrifice it must require to make this happen-but the source is everlasting and unending so no shortage of material :) Please continue to bless all those souls involved with this precious website!!!!!
Your word studies has always been a blessing to me, it encourages me to dig deep into the meaning of the words. And doing such made my relationship with God stronger and full of wonder and amazement. Thank you for doing this, Chaim.
Thank you, dear sir, for your commitment to your work and the faithfulness to continue when you doubt your worth. I am so very familiar with your situation here. And yet, we both must remember, especially in those dark moments of indecision and doubt, that our enemy is always working to bring us to his goals. But God is greater, stronger, able, and willing to chase us down and bring us back. Every single time.
I love your work. I look forward to seeing your posts in my email. I put stars in each one so I don’t lose them. I’m 74 and like you, I find it easy to think I’m irrelevant. But God.
Keep up the good fight. He is pleased with you.
So many of your word studies have touched my heart. I rarely leave comments anywhere, but the message in today’s post was so familiar to me. I’ve received so many wonderful moments sent by God to lift my spirits and encourage me as well. People think it odd if I tell them that on a dark, dreary day when my heart was breaking, I looked out the window and a shaft of sunlight broke through, landing on one large flower. The message couldn’t have been clearer for me. We have such a loving, awesome Father!
Thank you so much for today’s study. Today I needed something yapah and this was it. The tears flooding my eyes as you shared about your own personal moments. You were mine today.
I discovered you maybe a month or so ago. I have been a Christ follower and student since 1967. I have learned to be careful about who I trust, who I learn from and who I ultimately follow. Your way of explaining concepts with story, grammar and context opens up my understanding and fills my little cup. I treasure your insights. I now forward your emails as feels appropriate, and will now follow you on X . I ordered my first book yesterday. May the Lord bless the work of your hands.
Dearest Chaim Bentorah! You are a great gift to me – THANK YOU! yOU You have taught me so much about the Love of God – a gift that never stops giving. Love and Prayers, mitzie hall
Hello, I live in Germany and I came across the book “Ten Words……” (Dr. Jim Richards & Chaim Benthora) became aware of the word studies. These word studies open up a completely different, deeper view of the word and words also become clearer. I am glad that I came across these word studies. Thank you for this work.
Hello from “bonny”Scotland Chaim,
Dear Chaim
A friend gave gave me a mug with that scripture written on it! I have passed it on to my little great grand daughter.
I am now in my 86th year & have been reading your material since I returned to Scotland from the U.S.A in my 74th year having come across your books on “Finding the Heart of God” on my new Kindle e-book!
Thank you for all the encouragement I’ve found in all your material.
You are an inspiration to us. J have introduced your wonderful messages to lots of people who then receive Enlightenment and encouragement
This is lovely. I’m new. Excited to meet you :)
I have been reading your word studies since September. Caring for a husband with Parkinson’s, I find it difficu7lt to carve out time for Bible study, but I start out each morning with Treasures of the Deep and then search for the passage in my English-Hebrew bible, underlining the word in both the English and the Hebrew (don’t always recognize the Aramaic words if they are not similar to the Hebrew) and then I add the month and day so that I can find the commentary again. In the evening I copy your semi-daily study into a word document with the date I received it. Then similar to the morning study, I find it in my bible and mark the date including the year. This way I start and end each day turning to my heavenly Father. I hope to someday be able to learn as a subscriber, but first I need to find a gardener and an occasional caregiver for my husband. Thank you for your dedication.
I just want to say how much I appreciate your studies and how much they help me every day in my life and study of GOD’s Word. Shalom shalom. Julie in the UK
Just FYI, I read your posts every day and notate the Hebrew insights in my Bible. I’m 72 years old myself and a Seminary graduate, but am so appreciative to glean these pearls from the Semitic languages and share them with my Sunday School class. Please know that your ministry and knowledge is something I look forward to each morning and the “cup of my Bible” overflows with your wisdom!
“ God does make everything beautiful in the right moment of time.” your right! I find all your word studies closer to God’s thoughts than anything else I read. My Spirit always leaps when I read and truly think through what I’ve read.
Chaim, thank you for these word studies. They have allowed me to go deeper in my personal studies and my understanding of spiritual truths from a Hebrew and Aramaic perspective. It really opens your heart and mind to the hidden mysteries contained within the word of God as revealed by the Spirit of Truth. Thank you for your time and devotion in these matters. Truly blessed Sir.
Thank you Chaim for your word studies. They have helped me grow in my understanding of God’s word and my relationship with Him. Keep up the great work. All for God’s glory. From Sydney Australia
I am also 73, and love reading the deeper meaning of these words. When you spoke of ” the lifting of your head” that reminded me of Psalm 3:3 one of my memory verses. “But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One Who lifts up my head.” Please keep on writing these encouraging and instructive thoughts and reminders to keep our hearts, minds, and eyes open to His working in our lives as we wait eagerly for His soon coming in the air for His bride.
You are greatly appreciated, I hope you never give up! The Father had been impressing upon me to start a small woman’s group in my small town. I’m going to start it as a book study and the very first book is your book, “the divine kiss” I haven’t read it yet but I know even before I read it, it’s going to be a blessing. Amen.
I am 84 and I really enjoy your word studies. They are very enlightening. God bless you and continue to give you strength to continue your work for Him.
Hi Chaim, I echo all of what you have shared today!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder…and this Beloved DVD has SEEN SO MUCH!!!! Our Beloved’s attention to ALL THE BEAUTIFUL DETAILS IS INFINITELY AMAZING…I stand amazed by the suddle but so personal and splendid “I love you” and “I see you”s that season our daily walks with delight!! I am flabbergasted and awestruck by all that God does on a cosmic, but intimately personal way!! Again I echo, agree with, and give a hardy AMEN BROTHER to what you have shared today!!!! By the way, all God has done through you, and these “little (not so little or insignificant) studies”have BLESSED ME MORE THAN, A MAN OF MANY WORDS, COULD EXPRESS!!!! I also drive a van or bus for those with needs that are special!! You have played a big role, unbeknownst to you, in my fascination with and study of God’s beautiful language of Hebrew!! I could share so much more of how God brought me across these studies…perhaps another time my friend!!
Each morning I look forward to your daily studies. Thank you. They always have an impact, large or small. Offering understanding and or insight, revelation, a new way of seeing, etc., etc. Forgive me for failing to offer you the encouragement – and so much more- you offer me. I am so very grateful that you speak as God would have me hear and receive.
Never stop my brother…you are my daily read and my daily gift of the Lord. I treasure your words and help of learning scripture. I often pass it on to others. You were meant to do this!
Don’t ever stop teaching me. I love to get your study everyday. I’m 73, and you still teach this old girl new stuff. My sister drives the disabled bus in our town so your bus stories I relate to also.
Chaim, there is no Shepherd out there who feeds God‘s flock like you do. I speak on behalf of all who seek after the heart of God, that we appreciate you for teaching us and leading us into green pastures. I daily chew on your insights and they nourish my soul. And trust me, I believe there are many out there like me that you’re not aware of. Your writings will influence many more in the future than now. You probably won’t be around to witness it and that’s a good thing for you or else you would be get lifted up and prideful of how God used you. I just want to give you a fore taste. keep redeeming the time and feeding the flock of God. You are storing up treasure in heaven. Thank you.
My dear Brother what a comfort you are to me. I am reading this as I sit w my mother in law waiting for the portal to open to Heaven. She is on hospice but the nurse did not medicate her as instructed til I got here and now she is very agitated probably due to pain. She can’t hear me or be comforted by me. Your studies are comforting me.
Bless you precious sir. You are my beautiful today.
I have to shake my head most times reading about the pouting and then the profound insight you give us through ‘asah studies. Like, I can’t figure how a ministering spirit can have a melt down. I can honestly say that reading your word studies are the single source that changed how I perceive God. They bring me joy. I’m sure God enjoys the sweet savor that comes from my adoration given to Him. Keep up the wonderful work Chaim. You are changing hearts for God’s Glory.
My daughter and I love to go bird watching. Where we go there are also Roos, and other animals. There are lots of butterflies, and other insects, trees, plants and flowers( when in season) There we can admire and take in so much of God’s creation and indeed say It’s Yapah. We both suffer debilitating chronic long term pain diseases and complex PTSD, so getting out and about is not always easy. But taking a walk in God’s nature, and my daughter taking lots of photos, as she is into photography, sure puts a smile on our faces, and a gratitude to God for his creation. Chaim read your newsletter everyday, and am grateful to the Lord for what I learn from you each day. God is using you to reach someone on the other side of the World in Australia. So take heart in that. Blessings to you :)
Hi Chaim, yes, be encouraged dear boy 😊.
I am a year older than you, and yes, very aware of my time left on this earth.
I want you to know that l get a lot of emails, some of which have a tendency to bank up unread because they are not that important, so my daily habit is to edit and delete a lot of them without opening them.
BUTTTTT your emails with your word studies l SO LOVE and l get so much from them. PLEASE DONT STOP!
I can see that you put so much effort into these “little” word studies.
I teach scripture to six of my grandchildren once a week and your word studies are often a key that opens deeper thought and connections.
Yes, please please know your work is so appreciated.
And, for me too personally, to realise what these words really mean, “kills me” with realisation, by which l mean, it’s that gut feeling of awe, a bit like when you were a youth and loved for the first time 😊.
Also, as for todays “lesson” and your comments about “God being with you” in small things, l know exactly what you are saying, and it is so lovely when God does these little things, it’s just that you need eyes to see. One such event happened to me two days ago at a supermarket checkout. My wife assured me when she sent me to the supermarket with her purse that there was enough money for two bottles of milk and some ice cream……but the first card l gave the cashier declined! Then as the queue got longer behind me, a second card declined! Then as l asked the cashier to try again but with one less bottle of milk, guess what…..the lady behind me said she would pay!
Absolutely embarrassing yes, a small amount of money yes, but someone did that for me, a complete stranger, never happened before in my life.
Yes, someone cared about me.
And yes, it reminds us, these little things that happen to us, that God is there, and, as scripture says “God works in the small!”
Sooooo Chaim (and l do like your name!), please keep going with your small little word lessons and commentary…..l SO APPRECIATE……and to round off with my little word to you in return……THANK YOU…..(so much) 😊😊😊
Laura your name means VICTORIOUS your crown IS waiting for you at eternity I LOVE way you write about Our Beloved ABBA I also not ONLY experience His surprises in His Creation but in numbers at number platea ,messages at T-shirts or advertising messages …just connect with HIM and every time is talking to us …
Thank you so much! Your words are such a blessing and much appreciated. Laura
Thank you so much for taking the time to do the study and research. I read all that arrive in my inbox and save as well for future reference. You definitely are making an impact and difference.
I live in New Zealand, a long way from you but we are similar in age.
Wow! These word studies bless me so much. I feel closer to the heart of God when I get a better picture of what is being expressed in a scripture. I like to look up words in Blue Letter Bible, but you go so much deeper into the meaning of a scripture. Thank you for the work that you do. It enlightens my heart to the love and goodness of God.
Well good afternoon, let me just tell you that I was in prison for years off and on. While in there I learned to study the Hebrew just enough to get me in some interesting conversations to say the least, and now by the grace of God. It’s been over 14 years since I visited. I came across your ministry about 3 years ago and you have sparked just a deep love for the Lord through these word studies and I just can’t help to think that you have been an instrumental in my growth in Him. Thank you
I have just started to get your daily studies and find them as little nuggets of gold please do not stop your impact will truly not be known until you stand in His presence
Hi Chaim
My husband died suddenly when I was 59, and this verse brought me great comfort, and I’m still experiencing the truth of it, as you have drawn it out so clearly, 9 years later.
I love your studies, thank you for them. From Gloucester, England
In many ways, I am surviving this season thanks to the boosts your studies provide – the sense of feeling seen when you write about just what I needed in that moment. The Spirit is at work through you every time you post. Please never stop studying, thinking, wondering, and praising.
I love it when write and interpret scripture in the original language the Apostle and The Lord used. It is truly eye opening.
May He keep you for us.
Shalom SHALOM
lord Chaim….
Well Today is that day His Good Pleasure is working in U to Bless & Enrich my life. This brief study reinforce HIS Rest in My Lev. Simply….Let His Beauty Come..In HIS Time🙌🙌
Continue In HIS REST!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful word studies! A friend shared your website with me and I’ve shared it with my family and some friends as well. I’m learning SO much and am very grateful for you and the gift God has blessed you with and that you obediently share what you know.
Dear Chaim,
I read your stories often and I value them very very much.
Today I am feeling a bit confused about where God wants to use me. I know it is not my business career, but I do not have enough trust/courage yet to walk away from that.
I see your story today as a special gift of God to me. He is telling me through you that he has something beautiful ready for me. Thank you God, and thank you Chaim.
God bless you.
Gerjan
Hi..please keep going. Don’t Quit!! There have been many times that God (Daddy) has given me a word that I didn’t quite understand. And Behold!!!…one of your blog postings explains it! I think this is absolutely wonderful!! I’ll say WE NEED THESE! I don’t believe I am just speaking for myself!! Reading these postings we get to understand just what Daddy is trying to tell us. If one does not go below the surface, and just do a casual reading…wonderful treasures are missed. Thank you!!!
Brother I don’t know how I got on reading these things but you’re awesome! we’re right around the same age have been going through some really hard stuff with our physical and everything else but about the Lord continue to increase as we decrease, greater is he that is in Us what is in this world🙏 you’re a blessing I haven’t been able to walk for about seven months I was always healthy and a bodybuilder and all of that junk, I moved from one side of the sofa to the next when I get up and I read your a little insight, i’d like to learn more of the Aramaic and Hebrew but wonder if I would do all that when your system there and also finances are kind of tight now that I’m semi retired keep going brother you’re anointed🔥
Well, my knowledge and understanding of the Divine Nature of our Heavenly Father is often increased by the knowledge the Holy Spirit has given you and you to us through your daily letters. Subsequently, my love and appreciation for His grace and boundless mercy have grown significantly. You may never know the extent of the effects of your work on our spiritual lives but, I believe it is beyond your wildest imagination. Thank you.
BTW it is nice to know that someone else has the same thoughts as I concerning Stargates, Wormholes, and Alternate Worlds.
Hi, I’ve read almost all your books on Amazon, sometimes I’d read in scripture some translations and think that doesn’t sound my beloved companion Holy Spirit and then read in your word studies and get really excited, He is my all in all thankyou so much your friend michael sowders
This and so many of your posts are exactly what you’re describing here, encouraging messages from Abba Himself. I am grateful for your obedience.
Loved learning about God’s beautiful moments, please continue to bless us with your insights into the Word of God.
Thank you for these beautiful words! I was in a cat accident a few days ago and I was feeling so discouraged about the task of finding another car and having car payments again. I was praying this morning and had one of those moments you described, where I just felt God right there with me, smiling at me with such love and reassuring me that everything was going to be fine.
Always thanking God for you!
About time I thanked you again!
🌻🎉Thank you Chaim ! 🎶🕊
Another friend who appreciates your reads and insights; so much encouragement and kindness 🎶🕊
Chaim!!!! Are you kidding me?! You don’t get the comments that I THOUGHT you were getting? I am so surprised because I have been thinking all along that you get so many comments coming your way that my little comment won’t add up to much. I am so sorry for not offering you my little breadcrumb!
But I gotta tell you that I so look forward to your teaching every week. It has restored my hope, and even soul, that someone takes the time to be accurate and not be the sheep that bleets like all the other sheep! And I am so grateful that you are kind. I am so appreciative that you are respectful.
Down through the years I have been sent down dark rabbit holes because of inaccurate teachings based on obscuring and twisting The Word. But there is something about the effort and prayer that YOU put into what you teach that reassures me. That heals me. That inspires me to forward your teachings to my friends who were equally wounded.
Chaim, Maybe you are not seeing the results of your efforts like you would see then, but remember that many prophets speak into the future, and may not even be around to see what they have spoken into. But they fashioned it with love and respect. That’s you! But for now, in these beautiful days of kind and little blessings and mercies….
Thank you!
Thank you for your deep study and sharing it with us. I cannot tell you how I look forward to your heartfelt and knowledgeable insights into the scriptures and how often I use them in my studies and teaching. They touch my heart and bring me so much closer to our loving Heavenly Father. You are the highlight of each day.
👍🏻 Jeep it up! I’ve read each of these since I first signed up. The extra insight is so important!