Dr. Nehemia Gordon - Bible Scholar at NehemiasWall.com
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 313 ratingsNehemia Gordon uncovers ancient Hebrew sources to empower people with information to defend the Word of God and build their faith.
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Hebrew Voices #186 – The Hamas Prophecy: Part 1
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #186 - The Hamas Prophecy: Part 1, Nehemia and Lynell explore the prophetic meaning of the word Hamas in the Hebrew Bible with striking comparisons between modern headlines and the words of the ancient … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #186 – The Hamas Prophecy: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #185 – A Biblical Understanding of Passover Leaven (Chametz)
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #185 - A Biblical Understanding of Passover Leaven (Chametz), Nehemia does a deep-dive into what exactly is or isn’t prohibited during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. He distinguishes the 3 Hebrew words all translated … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #185 – A Biblical Understanding of Passover Leaven (Chametz) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #183 – Early Mormonism Revealed: Part 1
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #183, Early Mormonism Revealed: Part 1, Nehemia continues his discussion with Dan Vogel exploring parallels between Mormonism and Islam, Joseph Smith’s attempt to establish a theocratic empire on the American frontier, and the rapidly-shifting … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #183 – Early Mormonism Revealed: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #184 – Creation vs. Evolution: Raw and Unedited
March 20, 2024 12:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #184: Creation vs. Evolution: Raw and Unedited, Young Earth creationist Kent Hovind of DrDino.com explains to Nehemia about the errors of evolution, dinosaurs on Noah's Ark, and the formation of heavy elements in stars. … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #184 – Creation vs. Evolution: Raw and Unedited appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #182 – The Man Who Taught His Children Ancient Greek: Part 1
March 13, 2024 12:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Man Who Taught His Children Ancient Greek: Part 1, Nehemia joins Cambridge University lecturer Dr. Benjamin Kantor to discuss using manuscript errors and transcriptions to reconstruct old Greek and Hebrew pronunciations. I look … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #182 – The Man Who Taught His Children Ancient Greek: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #181 – The Woman Who Writes Torah Scrolls: Part 1
February 28, 2024 13:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices, The Woman Who Writes Torah Scrolls, Nehemia joins Avielah Barclay, the first female Jewish scribe in modern times. They discuss why Judaism clings to such ancient technology, how writing with the proper intent is … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #181 – The Woman Who Writes Torah Scrolls: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #180 – SBL Reactions 2023: Part 1
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices, SBL Reactions 2023: Part 1, Nehemia joins Dr. Kim Phillips and Nelson Calvillo to share the highlights of the most important annual conference on biblical studies including a review of the scholarly work of … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #180 – SBL Reactions 2023: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Support Team Study – Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 2
January 30, 2024 20:00 - 5 MBReleased From the Support Team Study Vault! In this episode of Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 2, Nehemia speaks with a scholar at University College London about how Karaites implemented the Aviv calendar in the tenth … Continue reading → The post Support Team Study – Reaping the Benefits of the Medieval Aviv Calendar: Part 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #179 – Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 2
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #179, Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 2, Nehemia continues the exploration of piyyut with expert Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss the historical need to keep things fresh within a traditional framework, the room for … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #179 – Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #178 – Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 1
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 5 MBIn this new episode of Hebrew Voices #178, Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 1, Nehemia explores the origin and nature of Jewish liturgical poetry with expert Dr. Gabriel Wasserman. They discuss the historical use of the term “rabbi", the definitions … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #178 – Rapping Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #177 – Palestine Prophecy: Part 2
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this new episode of Hebrew Voices #177, Palestine Prophecy: Part 2, Nehemia and Lynell continue their Bible study about the prophecy of Zechariah 9:1-8 and its potential relevance to today. They discuss the locations mentioned in the prophecies, the … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #177 – Palestine Prophecy: Part 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Nehemia’s Vision for 2024 – Full Version
December 10, 2023 21:22Nehemia speaks about 2024 and findings that will totally change the discussion around Yehovah's name! He also shares about exciting new biblical prophecy teachings and the launch of a new Scholars' Club with live Q & A.Dr. Nehemia Gordon, PhD, … Continue reading → The post Nehemia’s Vision for 2024 – Full Version appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #176 – Palestine Prophecy: Part 1
December 06, 2023 11:04 - 5 MBIn this new episode of Hebrew Voices #176, Palestine Prophecy: Part 1, Nehemia and Lynell delve into Bible prophecy and its potential relevance to the war in Israel and the Tanakh view of the end times. They start off by … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #176 – Palestine Prophecy: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #174 – How We Got Our Hebrew Bible
November 23, 2023 14:01 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #174, How We Got Our Hebrew Bible, Nehemia brings on the world’s foremost expert in the Masoretic Text, Professor Yosef Ofer of Bar-Ilan University. They discuss how ancient Jewish scribes determined precisely which letters … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #174 – How We Got Our Hebrew Bible appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #175 – Thanksgiving to Yehovah for He is Good
November 23, 2023 13:12 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #175, Thanksgiving to Yehovah for He is Good, Nehemia Gordon discusses whether Thanksgiving is a pagan holiday, looks at the Hebrew words for "turkey" and “thanks”, and what the Tanach teaches us about gratitude … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #175 – Thanksgiving to Yehovah for He is Good appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #173 – Spread the Love
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #173, Spread the Love, Nehemia speaks to the brother of Eden Naftali, a 23-year old girl murdered by Hamas terrorists at the desert music festival on October 7. Eden's brother Aviv shares about what … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #173 – Spread the Love appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Nehemia’s Prayer for Israel
November 10, 2023 21:34 - 5 MBNehemia prays for the defense of Israel and the victims of Hamas genocide. SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Nehemia’s Prayer for Israel appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #172 – Chinese Jews of Cincinnati
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #172, Chinese Jews of Cincinnati, Nehemia tours the library at Hebrew Union College with its librarian, David Gilner. They go into the vault to look at documents from the Jews of Kaifeng, China, fragments … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #172 – Chinese Jews of Cincinnati appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #171 – 3 Jews & An Arab Discuss The War in Israel
November 03, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #171 - 3 Jews & An Arab Discuss The War in Israel, Nehemia joins a panel of three Jews, an Evangelical and a Palestinian to discuss the Hamas genocide and the war with Hamas. … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #171 – 3 Jews & An Arab Discuss The War in Israel appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – The Lost Scrolls of Auschwitz
November 01, 2023 15:12 - 5 MBIn this Support Team Study, The Lost Scrolls of Auschwitz, Nehemia Gordon explains how a series of scrolls hidden by Jews facing imminent death during the Holocaust, serve as a rare testimony of human dignity, the importance of free speech, … Continue reading → The post Released From the Support Team Study Vault! – The Lost Scrolls of Auschwitz appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – Bible, Israel, War – Part 4
November 01, 2023 11:01 - 5 MBNehemia and Lynell Gordon recount their stressful period in Israel and a harrowing, midnight run for the border! I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – Bible, Israel, War – Part 4 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – Courage of Israel! – Part 3
October 28, 2023 14:00 - 5 MBNehemia and Lynell Gordon recount their stressful period in Israel and a harrowing, midnight run for the border! I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – Courage of Israel! – Part 3 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #170 – Rabbi Helps Survivors of Hamas Genocide
October 27, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #170 - Rabbi Helps Survivors of Hamas, Nehemia spoke with civil rights activist Rabbi Yehudah Glick, a former member of the Israeli Knesset, about the struggles of thousands of Israeli families living under daily … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #170 – Rabbi Helps Survivors of Hamas Genocide appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #169 – What I Can’t Control
October 26, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #169 - What I Can't Control, Nehemia and Nelson discuss how young Israelis are coping with the stress of genocide and war. (Translated image included). I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #169 – What I Can’t Control appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – Escaping the War Zone – Part 2
October 25, 2023 12:55 - 5 MBNehemia and Lynell Gordon recount their stressful period in Israel and a harrowing, midnight run for the border! I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – Escaping the War Zone – Part 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – Escape From Israel! – Part 1
October 24, 2023 23:53 - 5 MBNehemia and Lynell Gordon recount their stressful period in Israel and a harrowing, midnight run for the border! I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – Escape From Israel! – Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War Update – Day 12
October 18, 2023 21:56 - 5 MBWatch Nehemia and Lynell’s most recent update on Wednesday, October 18. Join us on our prayer for the peace of Israel!Please share and consider donating to the Survivors of the Hamas Genocide in Israel. Every cent goes to help without … Continue reading → The post Israel War Update – Day 12 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – Israeli Warrior Returns From Italy
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 5 MBNitai Shaag, an Israeli warrior returns to defeat Hamas. I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – Israeli Warrior Returns From Italy appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel War – San Antonio Texan Defends Israel
October 11, 2023 22:00 - 5 MBSan Antonio, Texas native Ze’ev Bar Yadin, a husband and father, volunteered to defend Israel: “This was an attack on our homeland.” I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel War – San Antonio Texan Defends Israel appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel at War Day 2
October 11, 2023 20:00 - 5 MBNehemia joins Steven Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews and LDS (Mormon) author Dr. Jason Olson for a special, emergency episode exploring Hamas's unprovoked, brutal war inside Israeli territory. Nehemia, recording from Jerusalem, gives the latest inside the land of Israel … Continue reading → The post Israel at War Day 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Israel at War Day 1
October 11, 2023 18:15 - 5 MBNehemia joins Steven Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews for a special, emergency episode exploring Hamas's unprovoked, brutal war inside Israeli territory. I look forward to reading your comments! SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH YOUR FRIENDS! The post Israel at War Day 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Torah Pearls #1 – Bereshit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBThis inaugural episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Bereshit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), kicks off with a “Portion101” and then game on. Gap theory, hyper-literalism, parallelism, something from nothing or something from something? Old earth or young earth? Cosmic battle or crafty … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #1 – Bereshit (Genesis 1:1-6:8) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #168 – Israelite Archaeology at the Israel Museum
October 03, 2023 10:30 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #168- “Israelite Archaeology at the Israel Museum,” Nehemia takes us on a tour tracing archaeological history from ancient Israel all the way through the Roman Exile. Pieces include the oldest surviving texts of the … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #168 – Israelite Archaeology at the Israel Museum appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #78 – Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices, Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog, Nehemia Gordon talks with ordained-rabbi Dr. David Moster about the "fruit" we are commanded to use on the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev 23:40). They discuss how the Citron … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #78 – Chinese Origin of the Sukkot Etrog appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #167 – Ancient Idolatry at the Israel Museum
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #167 - “Ancient Idolatry at the Israel Museum,” Nehemia shows us exhibits that bring to life the idolatry in the land of Canaan condemned by Yehovah throughout the Bible. Pieces include some familiar bronze … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #167 – Ancient Idolatry at the Israel Museum appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #166 – What is Reform Judaism?
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBThe post Hebrew Voices #166 – What is Reform Judaism? appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #53 – Ha’azinu (2 Samuel 22:1-51)
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Haazinu (2 Samuel 22:1-51), Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson compare this portion to its parallel in Psalm 18, so we can learn more about the contexts of these living, breathing prayers and prophecies and … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #53 – Ha’azinu (2 Samuel 22:1-51) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #47 – Re’eh Bonus (Isaiah 66:1-24)
August 08, 2023 11:37 - 5 MBThis bonus episode of Prophet Pearls looks at Isaiah 66:1-24, which is read in synagogues around the world whenever the weekly Sabbath coincides with Rosh Chodesh (New Moon Day). Join Nehemia Gordon and Yoel Halevy of Hebrew in Israel, for a riveting … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #47 – Re’eh Bonus (Isaiah 66:1-24) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Torah Pearls #47 – Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17)
August 07, 2023 11:26 - 5 MBIn this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Re'eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17), we focus on Moses’ command to “see”—to clearly understand that life gives us only two choices—to create a god from our own hearts or to obey and worship the true … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #47 – Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #163 – Treasures of the Hebrew Library in Cincinnati: Part 1
August 02, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #163, Treasures of the Hebrew Library in Cincinnati: Part 1, Nehemia gets an exclusive look at an 11th century Masoretic manuscript, the “Ibn Musa Bible,” a 13th century Chumash, and other rare Hebrew treasures. … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #163 – Treasures of the Hebrew Library in Cincinnati: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #46 – Eikev (Isaiah 49:14-51:3)
August 01, 2023 11:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Eikev covering Isaiah 49:14-51:3. The gender rules of Hebrew grammar are explored in this portion as well as Isaiah’s (and Moses’) metaphorical references to God … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #46 – Eikev (Isaiah 49:14-51:3) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Torah Pearls #46 – Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
July 31, 2023 11:03 - 5 MBIn this episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25), using language, history, context and common sense, Nehemia Gordon provides insight into Hebrew slang as well as certain words from the portion, including “because,” “disease,” and “hornet.” The question of when … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #46 – Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #162 – Writing the Name of God in Torah Scrolls
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #162, Writing the Name of God in Torah Scrolls, Nehemia shows how blank spaces were left for Yehovah's holy name, which were then filled in during a second stage of writing. Nehemia presented this … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #162 – Writing the Name of God in Torah Scrolls appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Isaiah 40:1-26)
July 25, 2023 11:23 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Va'etchanan covering Isaiah 40:1-26. ”Nachamu, nachamu, / Comfort, comfort ye my people” begins this portion as well as the theme of Haftarah readings for … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Isaiah 40:1-26) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Torah Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11)
July 24, 2023 11:26 - 5 MBThis episode of The Original Torah Pearls, Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11), is perhaps the crown jewel of Torah portions. It contains the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4. But what do the Hebrew words “Shema” and “Echad” mean and why is this single verse … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #45 – Va’etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Hebrew Voices #51 – How Do I Convert to Judaism?
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 5 MBIn this episode of Hebrew Voices #51, How Do I Convert to Judaism? Nehemia Gordon talks with Dev Daniel about this question. They leave behind man-made religious systems, look at what the Tanakh says about becoming an Israelite, and Dev … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #51 – How Do I Convert to Judaism? appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #44 – Devarim (Isaiah 1:1-27)
July 18, 2023 11:30 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Devarim, covering Isaiah 1:2-27. Devarim kicks off the “Isaiah series” of haftarah readings—the preacher-prophet with a flair for the poetic. Word studies include the … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #44 – Devarim (Isaiah 1:1-27) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Torah Pearls #44 – Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
July 17, 2023 11:41 - 5 MBIn this episode of The Original Torah Pearls Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22), we begin by noting how the Greek mistranslation of the title of Devarim as “Deuteronomy” muddles its meaning. With the book’s title settled, a puzzle appears in the very … Continue reading → The post Torah Pearls #44 – Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #43 – Masei (Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4)
July 11, 2023 11:04 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Masei covering Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4. Gordon gives eyewitness accounts of the springs and cisterns of Israel—springs that are sources and fountains of living water … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #43 – Masei (Jeremiah 2:4-28; 3:4) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.
Prophet Pearls #42 – Matot (Jeremiah 1:1-2:3)
July 11, 2023 11:02 - 5 MBIn this episode of Prophet Pearls, Nehemia Gordon and Keith Johnson discuss the Prophets portion for Matot, covering Jeremiah 1:1-2:3. Gordon and Johnson provide copious context for the life and times of Jeremiah and the heart-wrenching message he delivered to … Continue reading → The post Prophet Pearls #42 – Matot (Jeremiah 1:1-2:3) appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.