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מַכָּה Language Hebrew
Rendered as Plague
Grammatical nuance The term is a feminine noun, often used in the context of divine judgment or punishment.
Cultural context In the ancient Near Eastern context, plagues were seen as acts of divine intervention, often used to demonstrate the power of a deity over others.
Theological significance The plagues in Exodus demonstrate God's sovereignty and power over Egypt and its gods, leading to the liberation of the Israelites.
Related terms נֶגַע (Negah - 'affliction') פֶּסַח Language Hebrew
Rendered as Passover
Grammatical nuance The term is a masculine noun, referring to the act of passing over or sparing.
Cultural context Passover is a significant Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, marked by the sparing of the Israelite firstborns.
Theological significance Passover prefigures Christ's sacrificial death, as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
בְּכוֹר Language Hebrew
Rendered as Firstborn
Grammatical nuance The term is a masculine noun, often used to denote primacy or preeminence.
Cultural context In ancient cultures, the firstborn held a special status, often receiving a double portion of inheritance and leadership responsibilities.
Theological significance The death of the Egyptian firstborns signifies God's judgment and the deliverance of Israel, highlighting themes of justice and mercy.
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