Words You Don’t Find in Hebrew: Fair
”Generally, English words for which there are no Hebrew equivalents are unreal concepts detached from reality.” - Rabbi Daniel Lapin
If you ever travel to the Holy Land and hear two brothers squabbling with their parents you are likely to hear the phrase, “Zeh Loh Fair.”
The first two words in that phrase mean, “this is not.” If you speak English, you can surmise what the last word translates to as well - fair.
Now, the sudden translation from Hebrew to English is not designed for the youngsters to include you in their predicament - though we do say that misery loves company. No, the last word is spoken in English because there is no word for fair in Hebrew.
What is a fair shake in life supposed to mean? Should everyone have the same home, car, or destiny? Does everyone have the same opportunities?
While we do promote equal opportunity in job selection or non-discrimination because of race, that is something more akin to justice - this is treating people equally because they are the image of almighty God.
Fairness is more a proponent of socialism where everyone is equal in their possessions and income - we all know how that has worked out for Venezuela, Cuba, and the U.S.S.R.
Yes, we still hear younglings and adults alike saying that life is not fair. Well, they are right, and as my dad likes to say, “so what?”
What we receive is because of what we sow or work for. That is a just and often more than merciful blessing for what we give.
The gift of salvation is a just thing not because of the work we do or the opportunity for all men to repent. Rather, salvation is just because of the lawful imputation of Christ’s work to us.
That is what we may call Biblical math, and it is more bountiful than any “fair” situation that others may wish to offer us.
Every time I say something isn't fair or ask the question "why", I know I am in trouble. Every. Time.
The love and mercy of God is not fair - He gives and gives and doesn't always receive it back. Jesus on the cross wasn't fair either. To the unspiritual, these seem unjust/unfair.
The path God pre ordained, for anyone who hears and listens, is the same path for all. There are no other paths. To me, this is fair. There is one way to get to the destination and it keeps things very simple. God doesn't discriminate. Where you are, or where you've been, or what you are yet to do, or how much money you might have, or if you've been in jail or did or do drugs does not matter. Everyone walks the same path. To some this isn't "fair". But that's their self righteous judgement talking. Unfortunately some veer off and are lost. Few keep on following.
Good food for thought here Lydon. I'll stop now because I'm on a roll and I probably make sense to me only :)
I agree...I can add nothing more :)
I was ready to keep reading - that was great! There are words we read where the Spirit rejoices at the truth on the page. You shared the truth beautifully.
Hate to say it but it seems I am hearing more and more of our youth here in the States leaning towards Socialism. Wish they could talk to some of the folks on here that have lived under Socialism!
Amen to that! Those conversations are vital.
I am very thankful that Jesus/God is not fair with me...
That he has, rather, shown me great mercy and compassion, and has not treated me "fairly." I have been treated far, far better than ever I might have deserved...
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And I join you in saying we receive better than we deserve.
Dear friend @ lydon.sipe, really in Venezuela the phrase "socialism" has been used as an esterotype, but finally the result has been disastrous, and we live in a country where people are subjected to daily humiliations for example, at the time To withdraw your cash from the bank, you can only withdraw less than ten cents of a dollar. On the other hand ne has loved your post and now proceed to resteem. Best regards
And those of us who have not experienced the effects of socialism ought to listen to you, Felix. Thank you for speaking up.
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Now that's now Fair hahah :D