Rest assured, sis, the King James English word "cleave" does not mean split! It means "join to". But what is more important is the meaning of the original Hebrew, and the translations we have are correct. The word is דָּבַק (dabaq, which is pronounced daw-BAK) and means "to cling to", "to stick to".
Thanks Adrian!! I googled the word for a Hebrew meaning, and that's what popped up. I could actually see why though... think of a meat cleaver. It's whole purpose it's to cut, or split, meat. That's why I put in the clarification that I didn't know Hebrew, and I had to return my book of the definitions back to the library. I need to actually find a resource that's on-line that's free.
So glad Adrian explained, I had to take off for work so prayed someone with a better grasp than I have would tell you dawbak means stick very very close to HimThanks Adrian!! I googled the word for a Hebrew meaning, and that's what popped up. I could actually see why though... think of a meat cleaver. It's whole purpose it's to cut, or split, meat. That's why I put in the clarification that I didn't know Hebrew, and I had to return my book of the definitions back to the library. I need to actually find a resource that's on-line that's free.
Which is implied when a man leaves his mother and father, and cleaves to his wife.So glad Adrian explained, I had to take off for work so prayed someone with a better grasp than I have would tell you dawbak means stick very very close to Him
Juli, I have a day off work so can expand on this precious verse.
It is Him remaining faithful.
Sorry that I haven't responded yet Hol, I've been busy. I understood the verse in question... my comment was solely based on you expressing that the Hebrew meaning of the word, cleave, should be researched. Since I no longer have access to my dictionary, I looked it up. The internet spit out two definitions, to join, or to split. I just wanted clarification that the definition you were speaking of was to join.Juli, I have a day off work so can expand on this precious verse.
Context: Moses is giving the children of Israel his final sermon. He recaps their 40-years wanderings, and prepares them for taking their promise. He reminds them of fallen Israelis (lost in rebellion), and to the remaining faith filled he says; "but all of you who held fast to the LORD your God are still alive today." Deut. 4:4 NIV. The term 'held fast' is dabaq, meaning to cleave, adhere to, to be glued to; it's a concept of thirst that is quenched, of becoming silenced out of reverence, or to be caused to reach. This remnant simply believed Christ's presence was what matters. He caused those to come into His promised land
As in 2 Chron. 3:12, describing the wings of the cherubims joining over the Holy of Holies; and Proverbs 18:24 "A man with friends is to show himself friendly, and there is a lover adhering more than a brother" YLT. In the context of our faith the term 'lover' is close to the Songs of Solomon for intimacy. It's a person loved by Christ who in return loves Him
Clinging to Him, basically choosing Him above any other affection on a regular, if not moment-by-moment basis.
You may notice that certain New Testament words are not obvious in the Old Testament. One of those, surprisingly, is 'faith.' We know Abraham had faith, but the OT treats matters / words for belief in God as more often related to a trusting confidence, a dabaq of being thirsty and waiting on Christ to quench my thirst.
For me, different verses will be more relevant and meaningful at different times, depending upon the circumstances.So what is your "life verse?" Maybe a verse or passage of Scripture that has always been inspiring to you, or has otherwise meant a lot to you in your life? If you like, tell us why that verse or passage means so much to you.
This is a great idea! I have to have mine rebound. It falling all over the place but I've got the best bible I've ever had and I'm not letting go of it.
You know what they say, great minds think alike!