Ashra is everyone who gets to listen to this podcast and adhere to the Word of the Lord our God. “Yahweh” All Glory be unto His name, His Son Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

So thankful for this ministry and how at 76 years old has given me insight and a deeper understanding of God's Word - thank you from the bottom of my heart -

I'm so happy to have found this! My son has been so angry and bitter against Yahweh because I've been disabled and poor for 35 years. I've tried to explain that what he perceives as a blessed life isn't Scriptural, so I'm sending this to him and praying it brings clarity and repentance. Thank you so much!

I cant say in words the love I have for you guys. You open my mind to the understanding of the Word. I already have ALL the LOVE for Jesus

This single podcast requires almost 30 years of unlearned to understand

Knowing Jesus is the good life

I need to listen to this 3 or 4 times.

Thank you so much for adding Michelle to the podcast! I fell in love with her when I took a classroom course and I'm so happy to hear her lovely voice and spirit on the podcast. Great series!

Love the laughter!❤

Learning so much!

We are so barukh for having you two (Jon's voice, and comments, and Tim's laugh and teachings) !

I love and appreciate this episode. A lot to ponder and chew on. Ashrei (Ashre) and Baruch

Thank you. This helped me gain better understanding of the biblical definition for “blessed” and also gave much clarity on Jesus’s sermon on the mount format/ intention

This is exciting. I am learning a lot. Its true. it's a reversal, Jesus's view on who is ashra - is different from us, like ashra are the ones who are poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of the skies

What a mind expanding take on the word blessed. I’m a word nerd so I like to understand etymology and the various ways words can be used to express nuances of thought according to the context and intention of the author or speaker.

You just explained it. Blessed = rejoice and be glad.

Thank you so much for all your do!

Fantastic, thank you!

Thank you for the word! Praying y'all are blessed!

Ashweh are those who seek wisdom for they will receive the teaching of the lord

Thanks

Thanks so much for this. I really loving these pod-studies !

Going to need many listens on this one.

I love your commentaries and your indepth research, communicating it in such a relatable and encouraging way! What I am wondering: why is Jesus said to having spoken Aramaic? Shmuel Safrai stated very compellingly about the spoken languages in Jesus´ time that the Civil administration war conducted entirely in Greek, Latin was used only by the Romans for matters of army administration, Aramaic was the language of communication between Jews and those non-Jews not connected with the government or living in Greek cities. The role of Aramaic in everyday life should not be exaggerated: While there were a number of Aramaic words and phrases associated with the administration of the Temple and Temple area, the vast majority of references relating to Temple life reflect the use of Hebrew there. Mishnaic Hebrew does not deal only with matters of religion, but mentions, for instance, the names of dozens of implements used at the time, and records thousands of events and sayings about mundane, secular aspects of life. It is was an independent dialect and existed together with Biblical Hebrew, the latter being the language in which the Torah was read, the former the language of conversation, prayer and the Oral Torah. Mishnaic Hebrew differs from Biblical Hebrew, but not because it was translated from Aramaic as some scholars have thought. Rather it is the result of independent linguistic and historical developments related to the Hebrew language itself in the Second Temple period. Jesus probably spoke Hebrew within the circle of his disciples, and since the thousands of parables which have survived in rabbinic literature are all in Hebrew, no doubt he likewise told his parables in Hebrew. I would be very grateful if you would comment on that, because this aspect is so important concerning Jesus´ Jewish heritage.

13:25 Sirach 25.7-12 (KJVA) 7 There be nine things which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth I will utter with my tongue: A man that hath joy of his children; and he that liveth to see the fall of his enemy: 8 Well is him that dwelleth with a wife of understanding, and that hath not slipped with his tongue, and that hath not served a man more unworthy than himself: 9 Well is him that hath found prudence, and he that speaketh in the ears of them that will hear: 10 O how great is he that findeth wisdom! yet is there none above him that feareth the Lord. 11 But the love of the Lord passeth all things for illumination: he that holdeth it, whereto shall he be likened? 12 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love: and faith is the beginning of cleaving unto him.

The phone calls are great.

I would love to be on!

13:25 Sirach 11.28 (KJVA) 28 Judge none blessed before his death: for a man shall be known in his children. Sirach 14.1-2 (KJVA) 1 Blessed is the man that hath not slipped with his mouth, and is not pricked with the multitude of sins. 2 Blessed is he whose conscience hath not condemned him, and who is not fallen from his hope in the Lord. Sirach 14.20-27 (KJVA) [20] Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. [21] He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets. [22] Go after her as one that traceth, and lie in wait in her ways. [23] He that prieth in at her windows shall also hearken at her doors. [24] He that doth lodge near her house shall also fasten a pin in her walls. [25] He shall pitch his tent nigh unto her, and shall lodge in a lodging where good things are. [26] He shall set his children under her shelter, and shall lodge under her branches. [27] By her he shall be covered from heat, and in her glory shall he dwell. Sirach 26.1-4 (KJVA) [1] Blessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife, for the number of his days shall be double. [2] A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband, and he shall fulfil the years of his life in peace. [3] A good wife is a good portion, which shall be given in the portion of them that fear the Lord. [4] Whether a man be rich or poor, if he have a good heart toward the Lord, he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance. Sirach 31:6-11 (KJVA) [6] Gold hath been the ruin of many, and their destruction was present. [7] It is a stumblingblock unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool shall be taken therewith. [8] Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, and hath not gone after gold. [9] Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people. [10] Who hath been tried thereby, and found perfect? then let him glory. Who might offend, and hath not offended? or done evil, and hath not done it? [11] His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms. Sirach 34.13-17 (KJVA) [13] The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them. [14] Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope. [15] Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength? [16] For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling. [17] He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing. Sirach 46.11-12 (KJVA) [11] And concerning the judges, every one by name, whose heart went not a whoring, nor departed from the Lord, let their memory be blessed. [12] Let their bones flourish out of their place, and let the name of them that were honoured be continued upon their children. Sirach 50.27-29 (KJVA) [27] Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem hath written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, who out of his heart poured forth wisdom. [28] Blessed is he that shall be exercised in these things; and he that layeth them up in his heart shall become wise. [29] For if he do them, he shall be strong to all things: for the light of the Lord leadeth him, who giveth wisdom to the godly. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. Amen, Amen.

It’s still sounds like blessed is a good word

How are these words spelled? Wonderful listening ❤

There are 9 or 10 copies of Mathew in hebrew , written in hebrew in the museums , mathew wrote in hebrew

"Blessed" is a likeness of "known".

Matthew 5:3 (KJV) 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ¶ Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι· ὅτι αὐτῶν ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν. (Matt. 5:3 Greek New Testament: Textus Receptus) G3107 (Strong) μακάριος makarios mak-ar'-ee-os A prolonged form of the poetical μάκαρ makar (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy (X -ier). Total KJV occurrences: 50 Matthew 5:3 (Hebrew NT SG) 3 אַשְׁרֵי עֲנִיֵּי הָרוּחַ כִּי לָהֶם מַלְכוּת הַשָּׁמָיִם׃ H835 (Strong) אֶשֶׁר 'esher eh'-sher From H833; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!: - blessed, happy. Total KJV occurrences: 45 Psalms 1:1 (Hebrew OT) 1 אשׁרי־האישׁ אשׁר לא הלך בעצת רשׁעים ובדרך חטאים לא עמד ובמושׁב לצים לא ישׁב׃ From e-sword & Accordance

Ashweh are those who seek wisdom for they will receive the teaching of the lord