Hebrew Classical Hebrew is the ancient Semitic language of the Hebrews in which the Torah was written. A modern form is still used in synagogues. It is said that the correct pronunciation of Hebrew scripture confers spiritual benefit. This is analogous, if not identical, to the Eastern religious idea that the correct pronunciation of the word AUM or AUM-MANI-PADME-HUM fosters the attainment of enlightenment. Meanwhile, some Muslims maintain that the Koran must be read in Arabic for one to understand its full meaning. With most contemporary Christian Churches, however, it’s not the language of transmission but the message of salvation that is important. Thus the Christian Bible is freely translated into many different living languages. At the same time, Biblical scholars with a knowledge of original languages try to penetrate the cultural and historical aspects of the Bible to prevent the kind of biblical fanaticism (where an isolated phrase or two is used to apparently justify hatred and injustice) so prominent today. Sadly, some scholars use their knowledge of original languages in an arrogant, elitist way, failing to recognize that God often works through innovation–linguistic and otherwise. But Biblical scholars worthy of their salt manage to keep their language abilities in proper perspective–i.e. proficiency in original languages is used to advance knowledge rather than as a mere poker chip brazenly tossed around to obscure slipshod analyses. A modern version of Hebrew is spoken in Israel today. » Aramaic, Elohim, HebrewDictionaryOnline.com, Judaism, Kabbala, Mantra, Old Testament, Rabbi, Yahweh
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