The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Hatred. Fearing the Lord means hating evil: all injustices. Pride and arrogance. Selfish gain. Deceptive speech. Twisted plans. Wisdom hates these. God hates them, too.
Author: brianpbaucom
I'm a writer with varied interests. Foremost among my interests is the biblical text. Specifically, I am passionate about reading the Bible in its original languages. I also enjoy learning and reading the Bible in other languages (ancient and modern), which helps to sharpen my understanding of the biblical text.
Otherwise, I enjoy spending time with my family, riding my bike, reading books and articles, and watching a good show.
Basil of Caesarea: On the Use of Theological Terms
"Their use is the matter of a moment, and perhaps they are therefore made of small account; but, when we reckon the force of their meaning, they are great" (1:2). Basil of Caesarea, "On the Spirit," Accordance Bible Software module.
Psalm 10:5—Jot Scriptures
The Lord examines the righteous and the impious, but he who loves injustice hates his own soul (NETS). The Lord examines the righteous and the unrighteousness. Don't doubt his justice. Lovers of injustice hate themselves, despite appearances to the contrary. Justice will come.
Lamentations 2:3—Jot Scriptures
He has cut down in fierce anger all the might of Israel; he has withdrawn from them his right hand in the face of the enemy; he has burned like a flaming fire in Jacob, consuming all around (ESV). In holy anger, God was withdrawn. Justly so—they'd sinned. The people were powerless, abandoned when the … Continue reading Lamentations 2:3—Jot Scriptures
Psalm 10:1—Jot Scriptures
In the Lord I trust; how will you say to my soul, "Flee to the mountains like a sparrow”?—because, look, sinners bent a bow; they prepared arrows for the quiver, to shoot in a moonless night at the upright in heart (Ps 10:1-2 NETS). Trusting the Lord ends in fearlessness. This life is not all … Continue reading Psalm 10:1—Jot Scriptures
Job 6:24—Jot Scriptures
I'm starting this new series, if you will, where I will share reflections on Scripture. As the name of this series, "Jot Scriptures," is intended to suggest, the series will aim to select verses of Christian Scripture that may be under-appreciated (referencing Jesus' statement that not a jot or tittle of the Law will pass … Continue reading Job 6:24—Jot Scriptures
Basil of Caesarea on Ps 1:1
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly. -Psalm 1:1 "For since [there have been] many laborious efforts, and countless have dripped their sweat and had their fill of distress in exhorting about what is soon to come, the foregoing word is for those struggling for piety. The one who has received the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Basil of Caesarea on Ps 1:1
Blessedness
"Inasmuch as we all naturally want to be 'the blessed,' blessedness is defined by some as a good end. Namely, by a mistaken mind, many are led to pursue this in the form of bodily pleasures—fixed on riches and reputation, as well as luxuries in the present life. It is suitable that the word should be among [the words] that it is—that is, positioned … Continue reading Blessedness
An Attempt at Introspection from A Different Worldview
This quote shares some interesting findings from a research project working with primary oral cultures (i.e., illiterate). Walter Ong recounts what A. R. Luria, the investigator, found in his study in the 1970s. "Self-analysis requires a certain demolition of situational thinking. It calls for isolation of the self, around which the entire lived world swirls … Continue reading An Attempt at Introspection from A Different Worldview
Kiss the Son?
"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him" (Ps 2:12, KJV). Introduction Though not the first English Bible version to translate the Hebrew text in this way, the King James Version has … Continue reading Kiss the Son?
Brian P. Baucom 