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Discoveries and beautiful passages from the aramaic Targums, which are translations, paraphrases, and creative amplifications of the hebrew scriptures.
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The S(t)on(e) the Builders Rejected
The Targum on the Psalms reads hebrew 'even' for stone as if it said 'ben' for son.
In the Days of King Messiah
Places where the phrase "בְּיוֹמֵי מַלְכָּא מְשִׁיחָא" (In the Days of King Messiah) shows up in the Targums
Seventy Angels for Seventy Nations
When God divided humankind into nations at Babel, did He assign one angel in heaven to each nation?
The Circumcision of Gershom
The targums give further detail into the event that happened when Moses was en route back to Egypt involving the circumcision of Moses' son.
Isaac's Wager
Targum Jonathan provides a backstory to the Binding of Isaac, and gives an explanation of Isaac's heart for obedient submission.
The Angel of the Exodus
Comparison of the Angel/Messenger in Exodus 23 between the Hebrew torah and Aramaic targums.
Thorn Bush
Targum Onkelos tells us the bush from Exodus 3 was a thornbush, and Targum Jonathan explains further about Joseph
Got Him: The Naming of Cain
A comparison between the hebrew of Genesis 4:1 and the reason for the naming of Cain and the aramaic Targum (pesudo) Jonathan which identifies this one as the Angel of the Lord.
The Good Mountain
What is said to be Lebanon in the hebrew is explained as the temple in the targums
The Lamb of Abraham
A comparison between the hebrew texts and Targums Onkelos, Jerusalem, and Jonathan who all explain it a little differently
Who was in the Pillar During the Exodus?
A comparison between the hebrew account of who is in the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire, and how Targum Jonathan paraphrases the account.
Zagnugael: Who Appeared to Moses
The name of the Angel who appeared to Moses at the burning bush at Horeb.
The 4 Nights of the Book of Memorials
The four nights Targum Jonathan says are written in the Book of Memorials
Be'er-Lahay-Ro'i: The Well at Which the Living and Eternal One was Revealed
A comparison of Hagar's exclamation, and the reason for the naming of Beer Lahay Roi
The Impartation of the Holy Spirit Before Noah
A comparison of Genesis 6:3 in the original hebrew, and Targums Jerusalem, and (Pseudo) Jonathan
Sedom's Opportunity for Repentance Before Destruction
Targum Jonathan explains that before Sodom was judged and destroyed, patience and an opportunity for repentance had been offered.
The Thirteenth Rib
Targum (Pseudo) Jonathan revealing what was ambiguous in the original hebrew.
The First Two Words
A comparison between the hebrew of Exodus 2:1-3 and Targum (Pseudo) Jonathan where the first two commandments become almost personified.
Before Daniel: Abraham's Fiery Furnace
A delightful discovery of a story about Abraham and Nimrod inserted into Genesis 11 in Targum Jonathan