Hebrew Bible

Select a book to begin reading in the original Hebrew.

Torah (Teaching)

The creation, the flood, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve tribes of Israel

Israel in Egypt, the Passover, the covenant at Sinai, and the Tabernacle

Laws of sacrifice, purity, holiness, and the Day of Atonement

The wilderness journey, the census, rebellion, and the march to Canaan

Moses' farewell speeches, the renewed covenant, and the Torah restated

Nevi'im (Prophets)

Crossing the Jordan, conquering Canaan, and dividing the land

The cycle of rebellion, oppression, and deliverance by judges

Samuel, Saul's rise and fall, and David's anointing

David's reign, his victories, and his failures

Solomon's temple, the divided kingdom, and Elijah

Elisha, the fall of Israel, and the exile of Judah

Visions of judgment, the suffering servant, and future restoration

Warnings to Judah, the new covenant, and the fall of Jerusalem

Visions of God's glory, judgment on nations, and the restored temple

God's faithful love for an unfaithful people

The day of YHWH, the locust plague, and the outpouring of the Spirit

Justice for the poor, judgment on Israel, and restoration

Judgment against Edom for betraying Israel

A prophet's flight, a great fish, and Nineveh's repentance

Injustice condemned, a ruler from Bethlehem, and mercy

The fall of Nineveh and God's vengeance on the wicked

Why do the wicked prosper? The righteous shall live by faith

The great day of YHWH and a humble remnant preserved

Rebuild the temple — the glory of the latter house

Visions of the coming king, the Branch, and Jerusalem restored

A messenger of the covenant, tithes, and Elijah's return

Ketuvim (Writings)

Songs of praise, lament, thanksgiving, and wisdom

Wisdom for daily life from Solomon and the sages

Righteous suffering, divine justice, and God's answer from the whirlwind

A love poem between the beloved and the bride

A Moabite woman's loyalty, redemption, and the line of David

Grief over Jerusalem's destruction and hope in God's mercy

The search for meaning — vanity of vanities, fear God

A queen's courage saves Israel from destruction in Persia

Faithfulness in exile, prophetic visions, and the Ancient of Days

Return from Babylon, rebuilding the temple, and covenant renewal

Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring the people

Israel's genealogies, David's reign, and temple preparations

Solomon's temple, the kings of Judah, and the exile

New Testament

The promised King of Israel, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Great Commission

The suffering servant in action — miracles, authority, and the cross

The Son of Man seeks the lost — parables, compassion, and salvation

The Word made flesh — signs, discourses, and eternal life

The Spirit poured out, the early congregation, and Paul's missions

Justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and Israel's future

Unity, spiritual gifts, love, and the resurrection

Paul's suffering, the new covenant ministry, and generosity

Salvation apart from the law, faith in Messiah, and walking by the Spirit

One body in Messiah, spiritual blessings, and the armor of God

Joy in Messiah, humility, and pressing toward the goal

The supremacy of Messiah and new life in him

1 Thessalonians

Encouragement, holiness, and the return of the Lord

2 Thessalonians

Stand firm — the day of the Lord and the man of lawlessness

Sound doctrine, godly leadership, and guarding the faith

Endure hardship, preach the Word, and finish the race

Sound teaching, good works, and godly living on Crete

A plea for a runaway slave — forgiveness and brotherhood

Messiah our High Priest, the better covenant, and faith's heroes

Faith and works, taming the tongue, and patience in trials

Suffering with hope, holy living, and the living stone

Grow in knowledge, beware false teachers, and the day of the Lord

God is light, God is love, and assurance of eternal life

Walk in truth and love, beware deceivers

Hospitality, faithfulness, and walking in truth

Contend for the faith and beware of ungodly men

Visions of the Lamb, judgment, and the new Jerusalem