What does the Hebrew word "Mussar" mean and where is it in the Bible? ❦ #14
Biblical Mussar Course
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We finally made it to "Mussar"! What does this Hebrew word actually mean? Where is Mussar in the Bible? Does it mean the same thing in biblical and modern Hebrew? Why do you hear it pronounced two different ways? And should you spell it "Mussar" or "Musar"? We'll answer all these questions and then look at three verses using this word which are all related to our first convo about listening and loving, but with a new twist - Mussar is all about engaging. With that understanding, any surprise the Hebrew word "mussar" is related to the word for "saw"?
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