Why this Hebrew Word Can Mean Something Good – or Something Terrible – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.'Avad
2.Yahweh Elohim took and placed the human in the garden of Eden to 'avad it and keep it
3.In biblical Hebrew, "'avad" means to work or to serve
4.It can refer to work that leads to flourishing, like when God invites to 'avad in the garden, to and care for it
5., the 'avad in the tabernacle or temple by serving God and others
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
humanity
B2Mankind; human beings as a group.
Example:
"like when God invites humanity"
priests
A2A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple
Example:
"Similarly, the Israelite priests"
cultivate
A2To grow plants, notably crops
Example:
"to cultivate and care for it."
similarly
A2(manner) In a like style or manner.
Example:
"Similarly, the Israelite priests"
israelite
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"Similarly, the Israelite priests"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| humanity | B2 | Mankind; human beings as a group. |
| priests | A2 | A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple |
| cultivate | A2 | To grow plants, notably crops |
| similarly | A2 | (manner) In a like style or manner. |
| israelite | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
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