Hineni: The Hebrew Word Every Bible Reader Should Know
What does the Hebrew word Hineni really mean—and why did the Tree of Life Version choose to preserve it instead of translating it?
In this episode of TLV Talk, Daniah and Joseph Greenberg explore one of the most meaningful Hebrew expressions in all of Scripture, following its appearance in the lives of Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and Isaiah. More than simply saying, "Here I am," Hineni is a declaration of wholehearted availability, readiness, and surrender before God.
Together, they uncover why this small Hebrew word carries such profound theological weight, why it appears only a handful of times…
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