There are times it is good to go back to the original Hebrew(OT) or Greek(NT) for a deeper understanding of a verse or passage. Psalm 23:6 is a good example:
"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever." -Psalm 23:6
I remember how excited Mama was to get her Strong's Concordance. It allowed her to do deeper study of God's word on her own and with Bible Study friends.
We are so blessed and spoiled to have Hebrew and Greek resources at the click of a button. We can cross-reference and check for deeper meanings any time we want. blueletterbible.org is one of my favorite websites.
"Radaph" has a bigger meaning than simply following someone. It is more indicative of a hot pursuit or a chasing down so someone or a group of people do not get away. It is a bold pursuit with serious intentions.
In the case of God's goodness and mercy, we often get ahead of his timing or wander off after something shiny on our own path. We forget to seek His face, but do not fret... He's after us.
I love that this quote suggests God's mercy and goodness chase us like celestial stallions. It is a powerful image in our minds and a more powerful reality.
Today, I am grateful for "radaph."
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