Bible Study

Unlocking the Hidden Layers of the Bible:
A Deeper Journey into Scripture

Except the book of Luke and Acts of the Apostles, the entire Bible was written by Hebrew men with a Middle Eastern mindset. Originally, the first 5 books of the Bible were written in Hebrew, and later translated into Greek (Septuagint). Each letter carried a number, a symbol, and an alternative meaning, creating deeper narratives. Much like an onion, the Bible holds layers of meaning beneath its literal text. Understanding the times in which it was written, the authors backgrounds, and the cultural mindset of the times, will give you a deeper insight into what the Holy Spirit is working to communicate through their words. Hidden in plain sight, the Bible’s depths require divine revelation (1 John 3:2). Seek wisdom, and God will reveal more (James 1:5). Join Bible Senders for a deeper dive into the scriptures.

The Family of Adam

Genesis 5:1-32

Names of the descendants from Adam down to Noah

All Hebrew names are words with a meaning. The following is taken from the 5th chapter of Genesis verses 1-32 Looking at the names of the descendants from Adam down to Noah we find a very interesting meaning. Adam means “man” Seth means "to set or put in place or established or appointed.” Enosh means man, but more literally a “frail man or mortal." Keynan or Cainan means "nest or dwelling." Mahalalel means "the shining of God, light of God or the praise of God" Jared means “descent or descend” Enoch means "to dedicate or dedicated." Methuselah means “when he is dead or his death” Lamech means "to bring down low, despair or power." Noah means "to rest." When we look at the meanings of each of these names... we get... Man appointed a mortal dwelling place, the light of God will come down to dedicate, his death will bring the despairing rest or bring power to rest. In short, the 5th chapter of Genesis sums up the story of the fall of man, God coming to save us and the resurrection.

Understanding Bible Word Meanings: Top Resources for Deeper Study

Serious about deep diving into the Bible? Explore the true meaning of Biblical words with these powerful tools optimized for Bible study: The Blue Letter Bible: Search the meaning of any Biblical word or phrase in Hebrew, Greek or by Strong's Concordance number. The King's Bible: A searchable King James Bible with an integrated dictionary and concordance for quick word lookups. Bible Meanings: Search by book, verse, or word to uncover deeper insights using proven scriptural study methods. Key Study Techniques First Mention Principle: The initial appearance of a word or concept in the Bible typically holds special significance. Analyze the literary and cultural context of verses, comparing them with similar scriptures to reveal their true meaning.esis:

The Bereans

Bereans:
These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11

The Names of God

Elohim: The Name of God in Genesis 1:1

Elohim (אֱלהִים), the Hebrew name for God in Genesis 1:1, reveals profound spiritual truth. Distinct from YHWH God in Genesis 1:4, Elohim reflects an aspect of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Hebrew letter in the word Elohim, carries meaning, unveiling the Gospel: the Son of God, crowned with thorns, hanging on a tree as a covenant gift. Discover the hidden prophecy in God’s name at Bible Senders.org.

In The Beginning...

In The Beginning - בְּרֵאשִׁית - Bereshit In the book of Genesis, the Bible begins with the phrase, "In The Beginning". There is so much packed into this one little phrase that it is astounding to one who chooses to search it out. This phrase in Hebrew begins with the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Many have wondered, why would God start His book with the second letter of His alphabet and not the first. According to the Hebrew scholars there is a reason. It begins with the second letter because before reading the Bible, the first thing one should do is acknowledge that they are about to enter into the very reverential Word of God. Once one prepares themselves, then and only then should they proceed to read on. Therefore Genesis starts with the second letter. In Hebrew, every letter has a picture, a number and a meaning. Hebrew scholars say that there are 3 levels of the Torah (first 5 books of the Bible. The levels are PaRDeS,” standing for “Peshat,” “Remaz,” “Derash,” and “Sod.” Briefly defined, Peshat is based on the literal face value, and factual meaning of a verse, and roughly means “that which the author intends”. Remaz a deeper look, referring to the subtle types of word games and puns that are embedded in the text. Sometimes this may take the form of Gematria (numerology), Temurah (anagrams), Notarikon (acrostics), and Chiasm (an unusual yet very common Biblical literary style that uses a unique repetition pattern for clarification and emphasis). Derash is a search for truth and authenticity backing up scripture with other scriptures, keeping the word in context, line upon line, and expanding on its true intent. Sod concerns itself with revelation of the scriptures by the Holy Spirit OK, perhaps a bit deep for some, but what's actually in the word Bereshit? Here is where it begins to make sense. Putting each one of these Hebrew letters together not only spells a word but also communicates different depths of knowledge. In the Hebrew word בְּרֵאשִׁית, also written above, (Hebrew is read left to right) pronounce Bereshit, the meaning of these individual letters reveal's God's whole plan of salvation. בְּרֵאשִׁית "The Son (רֵ) of God (א), crowned with thorns (רֵ) upon His head (א), on a tree (שִׁי), a gift of covenant (ת)"...