He Is Greater Podcast with Rich Tidwell
Read: https://richtidwell.com/the-lost-sheep-found-8-criteria-for-identifying-ethnic-israel/The Hebrew admoni (אַדְמוֹנִי) — used to describe both David and Esau — refers to a rosy, reddish complexion visible in fair-skinned people."He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance." — 1 Sam 16:12 (King David)When the Philistine looked and saw David, he disdained him; for he was but a youth, and ruddy, with a handsome appearance.— 1 Samuel 17:42 (King David)Cambridge Dictionary: Ruddy - "(of a white person’s skin) having a red color, often suggesting good health”Biblical depiction of healthy Israelites:"Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies." — Lam 4:7In contrast, Ethiopians are depicted as possessing the same complexion as a Leopard's spots.“Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots?Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.” - Jer 13:23Israelite complexion = "snow," "milk," and "rubies."Ethiopian complexion = "Leopard spots."Anyone opposing this observation is being intellectually dishonest and is guilty of prejudice."He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance." — 1 Sam 16:12 (David)"My beloved is radiant and ruddy..." - Song 5:10 (Solomon)Solomon's 61st wife (Song 6:8) provides extra detail: “His abdomen is carved ivory… His legs are pillars of alabaster…” - Song 5:14-15Israelite complexion = Snow, Milk, Rubies, Ivory, & Alabaster.Very strange way to describe someone with dark complexion, don't you think?What about Israelite eye color?“His eyes are like doves Beside streams of water…” - Song 5:12 (King Solomon)“Your neck is like a tower of ivory, Your eyes like the pools in Heshbon…” - Song 7:4 (Solomon's Wife)What color are streams and pools in Israel? Blue & Green.The description of Jesus ends the debate:His head and His hair were white like white wool, like snow; and His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace..." — Rev 1:14-15White. Snow. Molten Bronze (White).Israelite complexion = Snow, Milk, Ivory, Alabaster, White Wool, Molten Bronze, Rubies, & Ruddy.Israelite eyes: Streams of Water, Pools / Springs.Typical Israelites have light complexion with light eyes.This is not ambiguous nor offensive, it is objectively true.Josephus confirms their complexion through a striking detail.In a bathhouse, if a Jew "hid the circumcision of their genitals," they could "appear to be Greeks." (Antiquities 12.5.1)Are you going to believe a modern “we wuz” influencer or the Biblical and Historical record?SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY:Text the word "Give" to 386-753-7337 or hit the "Thanks" button here on YouTube. Thank you so much for your generosity and for partnering in the Gospel of Jesus Christ with us!ORMOND CHURCHCome worship Jesus with us: https://ormondchurch.netMY INFO:Website: https://richtidwell.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/richtidwellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richtidwellInstagram: http://bit.ly/GLoR5KTwitter: http://bit.ly/19bNH50
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