The Word in a Word: glory (kavod) כבד

The Word in a Word: glory (kavod) כבד [∞]

The Word in a Word: Glory

Opening Jingle:

"The Word in a Word – where one word brings the Word to life!"

Host:

Welcome to The Word in a Word. Today, we’re exploring the Hebrew word כבד (kavod), translated as "glory." By examining its word formation, we uncover a profound truth about God’s nature and His relationship with us.

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Host:

The word כבד can be parsed as כ()ד, with ב hidden inside. כד is a jar or vessel—something that conceals what is within. The ב, hidden inside the vessel, represents "the revelation to man." This formation tells us that God’s glory is something concealed, waiting to be revealed to those who seek Him.

Proverbs 25:2 declares, "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter." This idea resonates with the very nature of glory in Scripture: God veils His truths, inviting us to discover them.

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Host:

The life of Jesus illustrates this beautifully. He was the fullness of God concealed in human flesh. As John 1:14 says, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory." His glory was hidden within His humanity, much like the revelation hidden within the jar of כבד.

This same principle applies to the Scriptures themselves. The literal-historical events serve as vessels concealing spiritual truths. When we study them in light of Christ, the hidden meaning is revealed, and we begin to understand the depth of God’s glory.

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Host:

The word כבד reminds us that God’s glory is not always immediately visible. It is a mystery concealed, inviting us to seek, to find, and to worship Him for the treasures He reveals in His time.

Closing Thought:

God’s glory is found not only in what He shows us but in the process of seeking what He has concealed. It’s an invitation to relationship, discovery, and awe.

Closing Jingle:

"The Word in a Word – where one word brings the Word to life."

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(The harp fades out as the program ends.)