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What are the five Hebrew word-pictures of faith found in the Old Testament?

There are five progressive Hebrew word-pictures of faith illustrating spiritual growth. First, Amen means "to lean on for support," representing the leaning faith of spiritual infancy. Second, Batach is a wrestling term for trust, analogous to spiritual adolescence. Third, Chasah means "to flee for refuge," marking the faith of spiritual maturity. Fourth, Yaqal is trust under extreme pain or pressure, which heals wounds. Finally, Qawah is the strongest word, meaning "wait," which describes the patient endurance of a friend of God who weaves biblical promises into an unbreakable rope of faith.

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Source: The Basics The Basics - Hebrew Words for Faith (p.48) · Read this lesson in the book →

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