04/25/2024
Counting of the Omer Week 1 Day 2;
Gebuwrah ShebeChesed : Might within Kindness
According to Strong's Aramaic Hebrew Dictionary " the primary meaning of gebuwrah is power or strength.
Certain animals are known for their strength
1 a) horses (Psalm 147: 10)
10.He does not delight in the strength of the horse, He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
2). Man demonstrates might in heroic acts ( Judges 8:21) and war (Isaiah 3:25)
Judges (8:21)
21.Then Zeḇaḥ and Tsalmunna said, “Rise yourself, and fall on us. For as a man is, so is his might.” So Giḏ‛on arose and killed Zeḇaḥ and Tsalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments which were on their camels’ necks.
Isaiah 3:25
25Your men shall fall by the sword, and your strength in battle.
3). Davids powerful regime is a kingship of gebuwrah
(1 Chronicales 29: 29-30)
29. And the acts of Sovereign Dawiḏ, first and last, see, they are written in the book of Shemu’ĕl the seer, in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gaḏ the seer,
30with all his reign and his might, and the times that passed over him, and over Yisra’ĕl, and over all the reigns of the lands.
4.) Physical strength and wisdom were necessary for leadership and these two qualities were joined together in wisdom ( Proverbs 8:14)a and also in spirit filled Micah ( Micah 3:8).
Proverbs 8:14
14“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, mightiness is mine.
Micah ( Micah 3:8)
8.But truly I am filled with power, with the Spirit of יהוה, and with right-ruling and with might, to declare to Ya‛aqoḇ his transgression and to Yisra’ĕl his sin.
5) The Messiah's special role will be a demonstration of might and counsel ( Isaiah 11:2)
Isaiah 11:2 -The Spirit of יהוה shall rest upon Him – the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of יהוה,
3and shall make Him breathe in the fear of יהוה.
6).God's might is lauded in psalms of praise ( Psalm 65:6) or in the context of prayer ( Psalm 54:1) and the manifestation of His wisdom ( Job 12:13 )
Psalm 65:6
6.Who established the mountains by His strength, Being girded with might;
Psalm 54:1
1. Elohim, save me by Your Name, And rightly rule me by Your might.
Job 12:13
13.With Him are wisdom and might, He has counsel and understanding.
Gebuwrah aslo denotes God's mighty deeds of the past (Deuteronomy 3:24)
Deuteronomy 3:24
24O Master יהוה, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand, for who is a mighty one in the heavens or on earth who does according to Your works and according to Your might?
Scriptures for Reflection and Study
Judges 8:21
21Then Zeḇaḥ and Tsalmunna said, “Rise yourself, and fall on us. For as a man is, so is his might.” So Giḏ‛on arose and killed Zeḇaḥ and Tsalmunna, and took the crescent ornaments which were on their camels’ necks.
Proverbs 8:14
14“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, mightiness is mine.
Isaiah 28: 5-6
5.In that day יהוה of hosts is for a crown of splendour and a head-dress of comeliness to the remnant of His people,
6and a spirit of right-ruling to him who sits in right-ruling, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Jeremiah 9: 23-24
23.Thus said יהוה, “Let not the wise boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty boast in his might, nor let the rich boast in his riches,
24but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am יהוה, doing loving-commitment, right-ruling, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” declares יהוה.
Micah 3:8
8.But truly I am filled with power, with the Spirit of יהוה, and with right-ruling and with might, to declare to Ya‛aqoḇ his transgression and to Yisra’ĕl his sin.
Psalms 21: 13
13.Be exalted, O יהוה, in Your strength! We sing and we praise Your might.
Psalms 65:5-8
By awesome deeds in righteousness You answer us, O Elohim of our deliverance, The Trust of all the ends of the earth, And the distant seas;
6Who established the mountains by His strength, Being girded with might;
7Who stills the roaring of the seas, The roaring of their waves, And the uproar of the peoples.
8And they who dwell in the farthest parts, Are afraid of Your signs; You make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice.
Psalms 80:2
2.Before Ephrayim, Binyamin, and Menashsheh, Stir up Your might, And come and save us!
Psalms 89:13-14
You have a mighty arm, Your hand is strong, Your right hand exalted.
Righteousness and right-ruling Are the foundation of Your throne; Loving-commitment and truth go before Your face.
Psalms 106:8
You have a mighty arm, Your hand is strong, Your right hand exalted.
14Righteousness and right-ruling Are the foundation of Your throne; Loving-commitment and truth go before Your face.
Psalms 145: 10-12
All Your works give thanks to You, O יהוה, And Your lovingly-committed ones bless You.
They speak of the esteem of Your reign, And talk of Your might,
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, And the esteemed splendour of His reign.
There are many more examples of the might of and God written within The Scriptures and I encourage you to search them out for yourselves.
Shalom Uvracha ( Peace and Blessings).
