Learning any language requires the memorization of its vocabulary. For mastering common words in Aramaic will help the beginner as well as the intermediate student to read as accurately as possible the Aramaic section of the Bible. The best motivation of learning Aramaic is the purpose to help the students to have the competence of mastering this often neglected part of the Old Testament. Though only 200 verses of the Bible are concerned (Ezra 4:6-6:18; 7:12-26; Dan 2:4-7:28; one sentence in Jer 10:11; and two words in Gen 37:47), this vocabulary will help students who are making their...

Marital suspicion remains a complex issue that generates dysfunctional relationship in modern society just as it was in antiquity. Ancient people dealt with it by using different ordeals such as the one described in Num 5:11-31. The current work aims to clarify the purpose of the ritual of Num 5:11-31. Contrary to the fear, humiliation, abortion, and metaphorical views that assign the ordeal a negative role, this work sides with the view assuming that it played a positive role in the Israelite community by protecting the accused woman. The study expands this view by suggesting that the...