We need to accept the fact that Yahshua was a Jew. He was born into a Jewish family. Yahshua went to worship in the synogogue. He kept the Passover. He ate kosher food.He offered prayers in the synogogue in Jerusalem. Yahshua is Jewish both in his ethnic background and in His religious thought and practice.In short, Yahshua kept the law and commandments of Yahweh.The region where the Messiah grew up was multicultural and multilingual.Therefore, to say that Yahshua only spoke in a certain language does not make sense.The spoken languages among the Jews during Messiah's time were Hebrew, Aramic and Greek.
Messiah Yahshua lived in the city of Nazareth which was under the rule of the Roman Empire. During that time, many Greek speaking gentiles lived in Nazareth, especially in the large city of Sepphoris. In the book of (Matthew 8:5-13) Messiah Yahshua spoke with the Roman Centurion and later with Pontius Pilate in (John 18:28-38). Koine Greek was an international language of the Roman administration and trade.Whereas, Latin was the language spoken in the Roman army.The Romans do not speak the Aramaic language, therefore there is a strong possibility that Yahshua used Koine Greek or Latin to speak to them.
Yahshua was brought up in a Jewish family. His family was devoutly Jewish. They followed and obeyed what was commanded in the Torah [Luke 2:39-42].Yahshua knew the Hebrew language very well for he was able to sit among the religious leaders, hearing and asking them questions. They were astonished at his understanding and answers of the Torah [ Luke 43-47].During his public ministry, Yahshua read the Hebrew Torah and Haftarah in syanagogue [Luke 4:16].Yahshua spoke about "jots and tittles" , indicating the meticulous attention he gave to the written Hebrew Torah text [Matthew 5:18]. Yahshua also spoke easily with the Samaritan woman at the well [ John 4:4-26] (The Samaritans only spoke Hebrew and not Aramaic).The title Yahshua on the cross was written in Hebrew and not in Aramiac as thought.Yahshua also spoke in Hebrew to the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus.There are many other proofs which have been found and unearthed by archaeologist which proof that Hebrew was indeed used in writing and spoke by the Jewish people.
Aramaic is an ancient Syrian language that goes back to Aram (Genesis 10:23). The descendants of Abraham's brother Nachor are called Arameans (Genesis 22:21) from whom Laban came. Aramaic was the language spoken by the Assyrians and was later adopted by many Jews during the time of the Babylonian exile. Ezra the scribe (4th Century BC) wrote in Aramaic (Aramaic style script for the Torah).Even so, the language used was Hebrew.
Ezra established Torah reading in Hebrew every Sabbath for all synagogues. Furthermore, Hebrew was to be used in all Jewish rituals. He also established the Hebrew recitation of the Amidah (standing prayer).Daniel also used Aramaic for writing.Later, Aramaic script was used as standard text for writing purposes. However, Jewish Aramaic was different from other forms both in lettering and grammar. The Hebrew Language was used as a common language during the late second Temple period.
Although parts of the Dead Sea scrolls are in Jewish Aramaic and Greek but it is generally accepted that 80% of its text were written in Hebrew. It's unique Jewish lettering shows its close relation to the Hebrew language.Scholars also found Hebrew was used to write all commentaries on the Scriputres and not Aramaic.
Recently, archaeologists discovered in the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq a glittering mosaic of colored stones once decorated an ancient synagogue floor with scenes of the Biblical hero Samson getting revenge on the Philistines. The mosaic, which is incomplete depicts several scenes. In one, two female faces flank a Hebrew inscription about rewards for people who perform good deeds.www.news.yahoo.com/ancient-mosaic-depicting-fiery-bible-story-discovered-163828071.html
In short, Hebrew has always been the nationalistic language of the Jewish people. Hebrew was accepted as the "Holy tounge" of the Jewish people. Whereas, the Aramaic language was considered as a second fiddle to the Hebrew language. It was told that whoever prays in Aramaic, the ministering angels pay no attention, for angels do not understand Aramaic.It had no prestige and was seen as "the language of the evil force".
Ezra established Torah reading in Hebrew every Sabbath for all synagogues. Furthermore, Hebrew was to be used in all Jewish rituals. He also established the Hebrew recitation of the Amidah (standing prayer).Daniel also used Aramaic for writing.Later, Aramaic script was used as standard text for writing purposes. However, Jewish Aramaic was different from other forms both in lettering and grammar. The Hebrew Language was used as a common language during the late second Temple period.
Although parts of the Dead Sea scrolls are in Jewish Aramaic and Greek but it is generally accepted that 80% of its text were written in Hebrew. It's unique Jewish lettering shows its close relation to the Hebrew language.Scholars also found Hebrew was used to write all commentaries on the Scriputres and not Aramaic.
Recently, archaeologists discovered in the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq a glittering mosaic of colored stones once decorated an ancient synagogue floor with scenes of the Biblical hero Samson getting revenge on the Philistines. The mosaic, which is incomplete depicts several scenes. In one, two female faces flank a Hebrew inscription about rewards for people who perform good deeds.www.news.yahoo.com/ancient-mosaic-depicting-fiery-bible-story-discovered-163828071.html
In short, Hebrew has always been the nationalistic language of the Jewish people. Hebrew was accepted as the "Holy tounge" of the Jewish people. Whereas, the Aramaic language was considered as a second fiddle to the Hebrew language. It was told that whoever prays in Aramaic, the ministering angels pay no attention, for angels do not understand Aramaic.It had no prestige and was seen as "the language of the evil force".
