Prophet Pearls #30 – Kedoshim (Amos 9:7-15)
In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Kedoshim covering Amos 9:7-15. The nine verses of Kedoshim yield riveting questions for Gordon and Johnson to explore: Why were the Philistines brought from Caphtor? … Continue reading →
In this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion of Kedoshim covering Amos 9:7-15. The nine verses of Kedoshim yield riveting questions for Gordon and Johnson to explore: Why were the Philistines brought from Caphtor? Where is Caphtor? Who is the sinful kingdom? What is David’s fallen booth? What other nations bear the name of Yehovah? And why would God tell his chosen they are the “same to me” as the Cushites? To get closer to understanding this jarring rebuke (or was it a loving affirmation?), Gordon provides biblical references for Cush—from the Tanakh and the New Testament—as well as statements of medieval commentators.
After a deep exploration of language, history and context, there are still hypothetical and abstract arguments that could be made. But Gordon and Johnson end with questions more easily answered: Is there a kingdom outside his dominion? Is there a prophecy more clear than the ingathering? Is there fruit more beautiful than the fruit of Israel?
"In that day, I will set up again the fallen booth of David ...I will build it firm as in the days of old." Amos 9:11
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Prophet Pearls #30 – Kedoshim (Amos 9:7-15)
You are listening to Prophet Pearls with Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson. Thank you for supporting Nehemia Gordon's Makor Hebrew Foundation. Learn more at NehemiasWall.com.
Keith: Welcome back to Prophet Pearls. This is Keith Johnson along with Nehemia Gordon face-to-face, doing whatever it takes to bring you the good news – the prophets, the information, inspiration, and revelation. And our Prophet Pearls partner is Mona from Mexico! That’s right. We’ve got someone all the way from Mexico who is sponsoring Prophet Pearls. Mona, thank you so much for your stepping in for us. We’re actually in the Book of Amos, Nehemia, and we’re not far from where Amos prophesied, and we’ve got a really short section in terms of the amount of verses. I want to know if it’s short in terms of the amount of time. That’s the question. [laughing]
Nehemia: I don’t think so. [laughing] I think we’ll just talk more about the different verses. There’s so much to talk about.
Keith: Absolutely. Amos chapter 9, 7 through 15, Kedoshim is the Torah Pearls section.
Nehemia: Yes, it’s Leviticus 19:1 to 20:27, which is one of my favorite passages in the Bible.
Keith: Really?
Nehemia: It’s where we have, “Ve’ahavta lere’echa kamocha”, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
Keith: Which I had no idea was in Leviticus until I talked to you. [laughing]
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what do pearls represent and how far back have they existed as a symbol or metaphor in hebrew history? thank you, google provides mixed results
grace is a name of a goddess I believe. shouldn’t be use in speech.
Nehemia,can you and Keith do a pearl program on MATTHEW 17 : 1 to 7 i would love to hear your teaching on this passage of YEHOVAHS WORD. thankvou… MICHAEL H,PHILADELPHIA ,PA. USA
Who were the people of God prior to Abraham, Jacob, and Moses? What land did they occupy? Did God most High not create the entire world (universe), and did He not populate the whole earth with each people group? Solomon rightly expressed that the temple could not contain Yehovah. It is mankind who have corrupted every parcel of land, yet isn’t it God who knows the heart of all mankind? He is able to discern who are His. Those who are His, are they not His seed? The ark of God–as pointed out in this session–was housed in temporal places (tent), which implores us to consider the mobility of Yehovah, doesn’t it? A stone edifice limits mobility; therefore, places parameters and limitations which in turn breeds contempt towards others, doesn’t it? All of Scripture warns against man-made objects of worship. The sanctuary of God are the collected whole of all humanity who serve Him.
Always interesting
How is it you have not made the reference to Cush as being slaves because of the curse of Noah on Canaan? Thank you for great teaching be lost in Torah without you guys.
As was hinted by Nehemia in the last few minutes of the broadcast, would it be that as the diminutive name of YeHoVaH is Yah, the nations whose names begin or end with ‘ya’ or ‘yah’ are those that are meant?
What about You both; Jew and Gentile proclaiming the Name of Yehovah, fulfilling as is written. My take on the matter, anyone out off any nation willing to proclaiming the Name Yehovah will be the Nation were talking about.
Shalom Shalom to all.
What other nations bear the name of Yehovah? I’m still not getting it…. please help me out 🙂 Bless Yehovah and bless you Nehemia!
Every time I listen to a Torah Pearls or Prophet Pearls teaching I learn something new! Thank you so much.
Because of our culture, we think, the objection to Moses Cushite bride was the color of her skin, however, it could be the objection was to Cushite culture, customs, religion. The text does not give detain as to why the objection, except she was from Cush.
I commented too soon…your prayer at the end answered that question. <3
Would you say it is a prophecy fulfulling…ing…because where is Ephraim? Where is the house of Israel? The house of Judah is returning but what about the other tribes?
Thanks for another great Prophet Pearl 🙂
Very interesting, Shmuel. I’m glad you shared; I’ll look forward to looking at these potential connections. I find the history fascinating.
I was just saying I am going to research all the food blessings in the bible. Well this is a good start. And I can’t wait to get to Israel
It is so good to have things in Hebrew explained from a person who knows the Hebrew language, its deeper meaning and who believes what the Bible says! Did you have a deeper explanation on the issue of not mixing wool and linen? Is it metaphoric also or just physical?
Lars in Norway
The Minoans completely abandoned what is now Crete between 1662-1450 BCE, as a result of constant earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Egyptians called the Minoans ‘Kefdi’. There was a short period during which the island was abandoned, and then it was occupied by the Greek Myceaneans, who renamed it Kriti. Caphtor is Minoan Crete, and Kriti is Greek Crete. The Caphtor and the Creti are two completely different ethnicities who came from the same island (Crete) but from different time periods.There was a Minoan tribe called the Peleset. It’s possible that the Philistines are descended from this one Minoan tribe.
Very inspiring, Gentlemen. I will be listening to this several times, I’m sure.
Could the “fallen tent of David” have anything to do with the tabernacle, as Solomon’s Temple replaced the tabernacle? Did David set up a small tent for the Ark of the Covenant in his day… didn’t he mourn because it was in a tent while he lived in a palace? Did David’s tent have any relationship to the tabernacle or parts of it?
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