Unlocking the Original Languages of Scripture
TRUTH CARRIERS ACADEMY
Youth Edition (Ages 12-17)
Did you know that the Bible wasn't written in English? The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. Sometimes when we translate words into English, we lose important meanings!
In this workbook, you'll discover:
אֱלֹהִים (Elohim) Strong's H430
Greek Equivalent: Theos G2316
"Elohim" literally means "" or "Powers." It's the very first name used for the Creator in the Bible!
In Hebrew, "Elohim" is a plural word (like saying "dogs" instead of "dog"). But when it refers to the one true Creator, the verbs stay (singular)!
This is called the "plural of majesty" - it shows His greatness and power.
The word "God" is actually a word, not Hebrew. "Elohim" is the original word Scripture uses. When we use "Elohim," we connect with what the Bible actually says!
1. "Elohim" literally means:
○ A) Lord
○ B) Mighty Ones/Powers
○ C) Holy Spirit
○ D) King
2. When Elohim refers to the Creator, the verbs are:
○ A) Plural
○ B) Singular
○ C) Neither
○ D) Both
1. Elohim is always a singular word in Hebrew.
○ True ○ False
2. Genesis 1:1 uses "Elohim" as the first name for the Creator.
○ True ○ False
Close this workbook. Write from memory:
Explain to a family member why "Elohim" is more accurate than "God."
Person taught: Date:
"In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth."
אֵל (El) Strong's H410
Meaning: "Mighty One," "Strength," or "Power"
Think of it this way:
The Hebrew Scriptures combine "El" with other words to reveal more about our Creator:
| Name | Meaning | Where Found |
|---|---|---|
| El Shaddai | Elohim Almighty / All-Sufficient One | Genesis 17:1 |
| El Elyon | Elohim Most High | Genesis 14:18 |
| El Olam | The Everlasting Elohim | Genesis 21:33 |
1. El Shaddai means "Elohim " or "The All-Sufficient One."
2. El Elyon means "Elohim Most ."
3. El Olam means "The Elohim."
1. El Shaddai is first found in:
○ A) Exodus 3
○ B) Genesis 17:1
○ C) Psalm 91
○ D) Isaiah 40
2. The difference between El and Elohim is:
○ A) Different gods
○ B) Singular vs. plural forms
○ C) Old vs. New Testament
○ D) Hebrew vs. Greek
Write the three compound names of El and their meanings without looking.
אֲדֹנָי (Adonai) Strong's H136
Greek Equivalent: Kyrios G2962
"Adonai" means "," "Master," or "Sovereign." It shows that Yahuah has authority over us like a king over his subjects.
Look carefully in most English Bibles. You'll see:
Long ago, Jewish people were afraid of saying Yahuah's name wrong. So whenever they saw YHWH in Scripture, they would say "" instead. English Bibles continued this tradition by writing "LORD."
1. Adonai emphasizes:
○ A) Creation
○ B) Master/servant relationship
○ C) Judgment
○ D) Holiness
2. "LORD" in all capitals in English Bibles represents:
○ A) Adonai
○ B) YHWH (Yahuah)
○ C) Elohim
○ D) El
Write: What does "LORD" (all caps) mean vs. "Lord" (mixed case) in English Bibles?
Explain to someone why English Bibles have "LORD" vs. "Lord" - what's the difference?
Person taught: Date:
יָהוּשֻׁעַ (Yahusha/Yeshua)
Strong's: H3442 (Yeshua) / H3091 (Yehoshua)
Greek: Iesous G2424
The name "Yahusha" means " Saves" or "Yahuah is Salvation." It combines:
Here's something amazing: The name "Jesus" in the New Testament is the exact same name as "Joshua" in the Old Testament!
Hebrew: Yahusha → Greek: Iesous → Latin: Iesus → English:
The letter "J" wasn't invented until the century!
Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land. Yahusha (Jesus) leads us into the ultimate "promised land" - eternal life! Same name, same mission: SALVATION!
1. Yahusha/Yeshua means:
○ A) King of Kings
○ B) Yah Saves
○ C) Holy One
○ D) Lamb of Elohim
2. Jesus and Joshua are:
○ A) Completely different names
○ B) The same Hebrew name
○ C) Greek inventions
○ D) Unrelated
Write: What does Yahusha mean? Why is it the same name as Joshua?
"...you shall call his name YAHUSHA: for he shall save his people from their sins."
תּוֹרָה (Torah) Strong's H8451
Greek: Nomos G3551
Root word: yarah = "to point, teach, instruct"
Most Bibles translate "Torah" as "Law." But that's not quite right!
"Torah" actually means "" or "Direction" - like a father teaching his children which way to walk.
Your mom doesn't give you "laws" - she gives you instructions because she loves you!
The root word yarah means "to shoot an arrow" or "to point in the right direction."
Torah = Instructions that help us hit the (live righteously)!
Sin (Hebrew: chata) = Missing the mark!
1. Torah literally means:
○ A) Strict legal code
○ B) Instruction/Direction
○ C) Punishment
○ D) Religion
2. The root word yarah means:
○ A) To judge
○ B) To point/teach/instruct
○ C) To condemn
○ D) To destroy
Write: Why is "Torah" better translated as "instruction" instead of "law"?
Explain to someone why "Torah" means instruction, not harsh legalistic law.
Person taught: Date:
חֵן (Chen) H2580 = Favor, grace
חֶסֶד (Chesed) H2617 = Lovingkindness, covenant loyalty
In English, we have one word: "grace." But Hebrew has TWO:
This is when someone shows you you didn't earn.
This is steadfast, loyal love that sticks with someone no matter what. It's Yahuah keeping His even when we mess up!
1. Noah found chen, which means:
○ A) Punishment
○ B) Favor/grace
○ C) Law
○ D) Judgment
2. Chesed emphasizes:
○ A) Strict justice
○ B) Covenant loyalty and steadfast love
○ C) Fear
○ D) Wrath
Write the difference between Chen and Chesed.
שַׁבָּת (Shabbat) Strong's H7676
Root: Shabath (H7673) = to cease, stop, rest
"Shabbat" literally means "" or "Cessation." It's not just about sleeping - it's about intentionally stopping our work to honor the Creator.
In Hebrews 4:9, the word "rest" is sabbatismos (G4520) - it specifically means "Sabbath-observance"! The writer of Hebrews used this unique word on purpose!
1. Shabbat literally means:
○ A) Holy day
○ B) Cessation/Stopping
○ C) Worship
○ D) Prayer
2. The Greek word in Hebrews 4:9 specifically means:
○ A) General rest
○ B) Sabbath-observance
○ C) Sleeping
○ D) Relaxing
Write: What does Shabbat mean and why is Hebrews 4:9 significant?
"There remains therefore a sabbatismos (Sabbath-keeping) for the people of Elohim."
חָטָא (Chata) H2398 = Sin (to miss the mark)
תְּשׁוּבָה (Teshuvah) H8666 = Repentance (to return)
Remember the archery picture from Lesson 5? The Hebrew word for sin (chata) literally means "to miss the ."
Torah shows us where to aim. Sin is when we miss!
The Hebrew word for repentance (teshuvah) means "to " or "turn around."
In Greek, repentance (metanoia) means "change of mind." But Hebrew is more ACTION-oriented - you don't just think differently, you actually turn around and walk the other way!
Greek: Change your mind
Hebrew: Change your direction (180 degrees!)
1. Chata (sin) literally means:
○ A) Evil thoughts
○ B) Missing the mark
○ C) Breaking covenant
○ D) Idolatry
2. Teshuvah (repentance) emphasizes:
○ A) Feeling sorry
○ B) Action - turning around
○ C) Mental change only
○ D) Rituals
Write: What do "chata" and "teshuvah" literally mean?
Fill-ins: Mighty Ones, singular, Germanic
MC: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-False, 2-True
Fill-ins: Almighty, High, Everlasting
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: Lord, Adonai
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: Yah, Jesus, 16th
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: Instruction, mark/target
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: favor, promises/covenant
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: Cessation/Stopping
MC: 1-B, 2-B
Fill-ins: mark, return
MC: 1-B, 2-B
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