Keeping the commandments... skibi.
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I found many other places where they were referred to as Jews, though in my translation, it is more often than not translated as "men of Judah", and then in Hebrew, what is translated as "Jews" in English is not necessarily always the same word in Hebrew... quite interesting, really...Originally posted by Icemoon:So this answers your question. The word was used in biblical times. -
What translation do you use?
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JPSOriginally posted by Icemoon:What translation do you use? -
By the way, what is the authoritative or standard Tanakh for the Jews ah? I don't think it is the JPS version.
I have been wanting to get the Artscroll Torah, or at least read it. Brey, any good Jewish resources in Aussie? -
Holy Scriptures, there is only one and it is in Hebrew, all Jews read Hebrew.Originally posted by Icemoon:By the way, what is the authoritative or standard Tanakh for the Jews ah? I don't think it is the JPS version.
I have been wanting to get the Artscroll Torah, or at least read it. Brey, any good Jewish resources in Aussie?
Try ordering online for the Artscroll Torah, got good resources here, but I will have to make a trip down to melb or see if my friend can get stuff for me from the Jewish quater. -
First .. have to get used to reading sentences with no vowels and punctuations.
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yup, already getting used to it... my wife reads hebrew... so I am learning...Originally posted by Icemoon:First .. have to get used to reading sentences with no vowels and punctuations. 
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freak .. don't think I can ever overtake you.Originally posted by breytonhartge:yup, already getting used to it... my wife reads hebrew... so I am learning... 
What am I to do? Find a Jewish girlfriend? -
hey don't anyhow call people names ok!!Originally posted by Icemoon:freak .. don't think I can ever overtake you.
What am I to do? Find a Jewish girlfriend? 
You could always try.... wait... are you circumcised? -
no la .. freak is not referring to you .. it is short form for 'freaking hell'.Originally posted by breytonhartge:hey don't anyhow call people names ok!!
You could always try.... wait... are you circumcised?
Circumcised? No way. -
oh... IC....Originally posted by Icemoon:no la .. freak is not referring to you .. it is short form for 'freaking hell'.
Circumcised? No way.
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something my 6year old daughter came to me one fine day and said to me (after she watch her show "The Garden Tales series" (** Garden Tales series illustrated by Max Lucardo)
anyway, I watch the show with her again, and I like this one ...
God gives us the rules not because He don't want us to have fun, but because He loves us and want us to be safe
"The #1 garden rule : Always listen to God"
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if you obey rule number one, you will have no problems at all...Originally posted by vince69:something my 6year old daughter came to me one fine day and said to me (after she watch her show "The Garden Tales series" (** Garden Tales series illustrated by Max Lucardo)
anyway, I watch the show with her again, and I like this one ...
"The #1 garden rule : Always listen to God"
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Keep up the good work with your daughter, you should be one proud Dad!Originally posted by vince69:something my 6year old daughter came to me one fine day and said to me (after she watch her show "The Garden Tales series" (** Garden Tales series illustrated by Max Lucardo)
anyway, I watch the show with her again, and I like this one ...
"The #1 garden rule : Always listen to God"