Hebrew

Famous quotes containing the word hebrew:

    Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
    —Bible: Hebrew Proverbs, 6:6.

    The words were rendered by Samuel Johnson in the opening lines of The Ant: “Turn on the prudent ant thy heedful eyes, Observe her labours, sluggard, and be wise.”

    He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.
    —Bible: Hebrew Numbers 6:3.

    Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
    —Bible: Hebrew Isaiah, 1:18.