Why is it important to study Hebrew scriptures?

Answer 1

Most of all?

Accurancy...
Much of whats tranlated into other languages have been done with inaccurate or downright wrong translations.

Answer 2

It is very important to study the Hebrew because all the prophets and the apostles of the real Messiah wrote to us in the Hebrew language.
We can not understand what is written in our English translation because most of the time there are no corresponding words in our language to show what was written in Hebrew.
Trying to understand what the Scriptures say reading only the English translations is like repairing a 747 Jumbo Jet with a Volks Wagon manual it can't be done.
I hope the day will soon come when we learn war no more, but learn how to keep the instruction written in the Hebrew Scriptures.


Obadhawk

Answer 3

There is so much mystery in the Bible that can be lost in the translation, there is a book out called "The Bible Code" It was incredibly interesting and had to do with hidden prophecies found in the original Hebrew text. I don't know if I believe it or not, all of its predictions had come true so far, but it said somethign was going to happen in 2006 so I am still waiting lol. But as a Christian I was very intrigued by it.

Answer 4

Well, it doesn't have to be in Hebrew. God's message can be spread in any language. Prophets always spoke the language of the people around them. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob spoke Hebrew but probably knew Mesopotamian languages. Legend says Joseph knew the 70 languages used at his time. Moses spoke Egyptian and learned Hebrew. Jesus spoke Aramaic. The Islamic prophet Muhammed spoke Arabic. It doesn't matter what language it is, as long as it is God's true word that is being spread. Of course, it is important to read it in your language to learn both history and the truths God teaches. Almost the entire Bible tells of historical facts. Of course, if you know Hebrew, it would be better to read the Hebrew version because many translation errors have occured, like accidentaly translating the word as "day" in the creation story, when it was shown that it can also mean "long period". And how once they translated "Moses's face shown" as "Moses's face had horns".

Answer 5

Because, as 2 Timothy 3:15, 16 states, "ALL Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial....". The entire Bible is worthy of study and application, not just parts people happen to like or agree with.

Answer 6

It's extremely important.The prophecies spoken hundreds of years before in the Old Testament,coming true in the New Testament,such as King David in Psalm 22 foreseeing Jesus' death on the cross from Jesus' point of view,right down to the parting of his garment.And just so many others.It is absolutely great.Peter said before the New Testament was written"Study to show yourself approved,when someone asks ,you will have an answer".By the way,Thomas Jefferson was WRONG!

Answer 7

Well, you should read all religious and philosophical texts....... But Hebrew texts are the basis for many religions around the world. Muslims and Christians share common stories with them. They share common ancestry and history.

Answer 8

Since most of the new testament is based on the old, it's helps to clarify a lot of things.
One example------The Queen of Sheba is mentioned in one sentence in the new testament. So, to learn more about her,
you have to read the old testament account about her.

Why is she a good example to use?
They just recently found archaeological evidence of her existence. Very recently. A coin depicting her, (if I'm correct).
Until then, her record in the Bible was questioned by critics.

Answer 9

it is not important at all if the subject has nothing do with your life however if it has something to do with your feild of study and obtaining a degree or is required by your faith that you believe in and follow or in your culture then I am betting it is important,and if no one learns or studies it one day whoever is left that knows it will die and know one will uinderstand it or its significance or care that it exists except a small;minority of scholars maybe

Answer 10

Hebrew is the father of western religionous beliefs. From it spawn Christanity and the trend to worship only one God. Now all those who worship one God fight each other since they're already converted or killed off most of those who worship more than one God.