The people of “the book” feel closely connected with that book – even those uncertain of its literal truth. Thus the Bible provides a vast reservoir of rootedness in this “Old/New” Land.
Hebrew warrior-heroes of faith such as Joshua, Gideon and David are acting as role models for their descendants thousands of years later, in this very same land and language, through their deeds, the words they spoke, and the words God spoke to them.
One instance of the surprising places Bible verses “pop up,” is by serving as the motto of many IDF units and other arms of Israeli defense. Here we offer you a selection; as a means to experience some of that connection, intercede for Israeli soldiers and identify with them in their hour of sacrifice.
בְּאֵין תַּחְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל עָם וּתְשׁוּעָה בְּרֹב יוֹעֵץ””
“Without cunning strategies the nation will fall, but abundant counsel brings deliverance.” (Proverbs 11:14)
This verse makes up the entire text of the Mossad seal. The Mossad is the Israeli intelligence gathering agency that functions beyond her borders. Its operations are carried out with all possible cunning and secrecy, in...
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