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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 9 2011, 06:12 AM (272 Views) | |
| MarkStaneart | Jul 9 2011, 06:12 AM Post #1 |
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First, it’s important understand that Hebrew sharply distinguishes between a boy donkey and a girl donkey. The body donkey is called a “kha-more” which also can mean “trouble”. The girl donkey is called an “aw-thone” which is a word that carries the idea of patience. Any guesses which of the two Bilaam was riding? He was riding a female donkey that is characterized by its patient dedication. This would have been the preferred critter for travel in the rugged paths of the Moabite hills. The girl donkey consistently represents peace and affluence. It is the king that rides on the she-donkey during times of peace. It suggests a traveler who is not encumbered with care. Often the she-donkey is mis-represented as a declaration of humility “lowly and riding upon an ass…” (Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:5); but this is not an accurate representation; rather the entrance of a king that is coming in peace. The she-donkey is to the Mediterranean world what the cocker spaniel is to Americans: gentle, quiet, dedicated. Allegorically speaking, this may be considered the role that Israel plays in the world. Though beaten and cursed, she is the vehicle by which man can be delivered from his own rebellion, even against his will. The three deviations from the path may be considered prophetic? The first time, the donkey runs into the field, just as Israel was dispersed among the nations. The second time, the donkey deterred within the vineyard, as Israel was occupied by foreign powers. The third time, the donkey lay down obstinate in the road, just as Israel stands alone in the midst of her enemies. Speculative; but speculation can be fun. |
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