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(49) The Silver Lining of Suffering
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Psalms 116:6 is usually translated, “The L-rd protects the unwary; when I was brought low, He saved me.” But once again the translators missed the boat, and in so doing ignored a huge lesson about the theological significance of suffering. While many think that this topic is primarily addressed in the books of Job and Lamentations, the Psalms of Praise, Hallel, has it’s own “suffering theology.” Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman for another enlightening and passionate discussion that again shows that the message of the Bible is far deeper than you imagined.
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(48) Bad Bible Translations: Gross Negligence, Laziness, or Something Else Altogether?
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What’s going on? Psalms 116:5 has three textual anomalies, and the translators pretty much ignore them. Moreover, the name of G-d in this verse is NEVER associated with the attribute of mercy… except here. Not to worry: David Nekrutman and Rabbi Pesach Wolicki explain it all, offering tremendous insights into theology and our relationship with G-d. It’s time to take to the streets with our picket signs and protest against the translators.
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G-d Hears the Spelling (Episode 47)
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One of the challenges in reading the Bible is the lack of stage directions; sometimes, it’s hard to know what tone and inflection is implied. But Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman explain that the Bible at times offers subtle clues about how a word is supposed to be read – and Psalms 116:4 offers a great example. Believe it or not, all it takes is one letter – a letter that doesn’t affect the meaning or even the reading of one short word – to change everything.
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When You Don’t Deserve to Pray (Episode 46)
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There are times when it seems obvious that it’s right to pray. But what about those instances where prayer seems irrelevant… or possibly even inappropriate? If I caused my own problems, is it right to involve G-d by asking Him to fix matters of my own doing? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman for an important discussion about what we need to do at those moments when prayer seems like the wrong solution.
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Nighttime is the Right Time (Episode 45)
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Back in our controversial “Praisegate” episode, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki asserted that the night – a symbol for times of suffering – is the wrong time to praise the Lord. But in this episode, he makes a 180 degree turn, and notes that the Psalmist calls out to G-d at ALL times, day and night. What’s the difference between calling out and praising? How do many translators miss the point when translating Psalms 116:2? And what does this teach us about the nature of our own prayers? Learn the answers – and get a description of Jerusalem Day in Jerusalem – on the latest Cup of Salvation podcast.
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Loving the Lord for a Reason (Episode 44)
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Bible translators will have a field day with this episode of the Cup of Salvation! The beginning of Psalm 116:1 is normally translated as “I love the Lord”… which would be great except that the words “The Lord” are not in the text. In fact, this is the ONLY instance in all of Scripture where the verb “love” is written without depicting the object of this love. What is the Psalmist trying to say, and why would he say something so simple in such an enigmatic manner? Join Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and David Nekrutman as they uncover what the author Psalm 116 actually loves. It will really shock you.
