Shin Bet Tav. These Hebrew letters form the Hebrew root that means repose--desist from exertion--cease--celebrate--and other expressions having to do with an alternation from labor and production to rest and dormancy. [Strong, 7673 et al] The weekly sabbath is the first of the appointed festivals of the...
In this month’s Kaleidoscope, Dr. Sarvadi introduced us to “omer,” quite an unusual word. The truth is, Scripture is filled with unusual words—primarily in the ancient language in which it was written—Hebrew. The word “omer” occurs five times in the Bible; in Exodus 16, Leviticus 23,...
The Omer As "Gathering" The omer (which literally refers to a sheaf of reaped grain) occurs in five chapters of the Tanakh: Exodus 16; Leviticus 23; Deuteronomy 24; Job 24; and Ruth 2. Its first usage in Exodus deals with the gathering of manna. Manna was described...