Episode 6

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3rd Jul 2025

Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek: Why the Bible Speaks Three Languages

Why is the Bible written in three different languages?

Why did God use Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek to reveal His Word—and what do those languages tell us about the people, cultures, and message behind the Scriptures?

In this episode of Gospel Gumbo, we explore:

  • The role of Hebrew as the language of Israel’s covenant and poetry
  • The rise of Aramaic—a common language during exile and Jesus’ own speech
  • The use of Greek for the New Testament—and why its precision and reach mattered
  • What each language reveals about God’s timing, audience, and intentionality
  • Why language matters for Bible study and translation today

This episode is a tour of biblical history, culture, and divine strategy—showing how God speaks through human words in human history to reach real people.

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Gospel Gumbo
Christian faith explored through history and hard questions, rooted in hope and grace—slow-cooked over centuries.
Grace, wisdom, and stories—served in 8–12 minutes. Each episode blends theology, history, and real-life insight. Short enough for a commute, deep enough to stir the soul.

You’ll hear ancient truth made fresh for today, stories that inspire, and theology that strengthens. Like a good gumbo, it’s a rich mix of ingredients that leave you both nourished and curious for more.

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William Sofield

William Sofield works as a hospice chaplain in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He is married to Katherine, father to Sam, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America. Marathon runner, Judo practitioner, INTJ, Avoidant Attachment.