PARDES – 70 Themes in the bible – Motifs

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Biblical Exegesis

You may have heard of the idea that there are over 70 Themes in the bible.  There is no definative list of these 70,  its a concept not an exact list.  Here are some suggestions to help you find the various themes that could be explored in each torah portion:

Some of the Themes or motifs you will find in your study of the bible. I’ll expand the first one so you see some of the ways to see them.

  • Creation: God as Creator of the universe. 

The patterns of creation, can be events that follow the same patterns of creation – look for events that are 7 in number.

For example there are 7 Feasts of the Lord.  Or

Symbols that match creation (Darkness/Light, Water/Clould Separation, Land/Plants trees, Sun Moon Stars/Moed, Birds/Fish, Animals/Mankind, Shabbat Rest)

For example Exodus story has all of these same elements – We see “new creation” in these events.

  • Life and Death: The cycle of existence.
  • Covenant (Brit): The relationship between God and humanity.
  • The Nations: The 70 nations of the world.
  • Revelation: The giving of the Torah at Sinai.
  • Exodus/Redemption: Liberation from bondage.
  • Community/Unity vs Conflict 
  • The Promised Land: The focus on Israel as a homeland.
  • Justice (Tzedek): The pursuit of fairness and righteousness.
  • Holiness: The command to be a holy people.
  • Repentance (Teshuvah): The possibility of return to God.
  • Providence: God’s ongoing involvement in history.
  • Welcoming the Stranger: Social responsibility.
  • Compassion/Grace: God’s mercy.
  • Truth: The multifaceted nature of divine truth. 
  • Reconciliation

Ya’aseh Shalom – The Levites- Lyrics

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Song Lyrics

Ya’aseh Shalom – The Levites- Lyrics
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The Levites

Oseh shalom bimromav
Hu ya’aseh shalom
Aleinu V’al kol Yisrael
V’imru: amen.

Translation:
May the one who creates peace on high bring peace to us and to all Israel. And we say: Amen.

Oseh shalom bimromav
Hu ya’aseh shalom
Aleinu V’al kol Yisrael
V’imru: amen.

ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
shalom aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael

ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael

 

ohh, ohh ,ohh

Oseh shalom bimromav
Hu ya’aseh shalom
Aleinu V’al kol Yisrael
V’imru: amen.

 

Oseh shalom bimromav
Hu ya’aseh shalom
Aleinu V’al kol Yisrael
V’imru: amen.

ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
shalom aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael
ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael

 

ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
shalom aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael
ya’aseh shalom
ya’aseh shalom
aleinu
V’al kol Yisrael

 

ohh, ohh ,ohh

 

עוֹשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם בִּמְרוֹמָיו הוּא יַעֲשֶׂה שָׁלוֹם עָלֵינוּ
וְעַל כָּל יִשְׂרָאֵל
וְאִמְרוּ: אָמֵן.

Oseh shalom = He Who makes peace

bimromav = in his high place

Ya’aseh Shalom = may He make peace

shalom aleinu = peace to us

V’al kol Yisrael = and all Israel

Each week we have a song list for our weekly shabbat prayer and worship. If you can’t make it to our physical gathering you can still join in with worship. This song is in our rotation, click to here see our playlists on Spotify. 

The Levites

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Adonai – Joshua Aaron – Lyrics

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Song Lyrics

Adonai – Joshua Aaron – Lyrics
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Joshua Aaron

[Verse 1]
Who is like the God of Israel
He who made the earth and sky
Every knee will bow before Him
Every tongue praise Adonai

[Chorus]
Adonai, Adonai
Adonai, Adonai

[Verse 2]
He who gives the sun its light by day
And moon and stars to guide the night
He stirs the sea to call the rolling waves
Creations Master, Adonai

[Chorus]
Adonai, Adonai
Adonai, Adonai

[Bridge]
Every nation stands before Him
The one who scatters far and wide
Now He gathers all before Him
To praise the Lord, to praise Adonai

 

[Chorus]
Adonai, Adonai
Adonai, Adonai

Each week we have a song list for our weekly shabbat prayer and worship. If you can’t make it to our physical gathering you can still join in with worship. This song is in our rotation, click to here see our playlists on Spotify. 

Joshua Aaron is an award-winning American-Israeli independent singer and songwriter who was recently listed as one of the Jewish Global 100 influencers. He and his wife Jeannie raised their five children in Israel near the Sea of Galilee. Their eldest (Sargeant Emma) recently finished her IDF service, and their son, Shuki, currently serves in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) in the Combat Corps of Engineering.

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Oh Lord You’re Beautiful – Chris Tomlin Steffany Gretzinger

by | Jan 21, 2026 | Song Lyrics

Oh Lord You’re Beautiful – Chris Tomlin Steffany Gretzinger
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Chris Tomlin & Steffany Gretzinger

Oh, Lord, You’re beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
Oh, Lord, You’re beautiful
Your face is all I seek
For when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me x2

I wanna to take Your word and shine it all around
But first help me to just to live it, Lord
And when I’m doing well
Help me to never seek a crown
For my reward is giving glory to You

Oh, Lord, please light the fire
That once burnt bright and clear
Replace the lamp of my first love
That burns with holy fear

 

And when I’m doing well
Help me to never seek a crown
For my reward is giving glory to You

Oh, Lord, You’re beautiful
Your face is all I seek
And when Your eyes are on this child
Your grace abounds to me
Oh Lord, You’re beautiful
Your face is all I seek
And when Your eyes are on this child

Your grace abounds to me

Each week we have a song list for our weekly shabbat prayer and worship. If you can’t make it to our physical gathering you can still join in with worship. This song is in our rotation, click to here see our playlists on Spotify. 

Chris Tomlin 

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My Shepherd (Psalm 23) – Aaron Shust- Lyrics

by | Jan 19, 2026 | Song Lyrics

My Shepherd (Psalm 23) – Aaron Shust- Lyrics
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Aaron Shust

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green fields
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He leads me beside water still

He restores my soul
He restores my soul
For the sake of His name He guides my wayward soul

Even though I walk through the valley of
The shadow of death
I will fear no evil for You are here
Your rod and your staff will protect and comfort

You restore my soul
You restore my soul
For the sake of Your name You guide my wayward soul

You prepare me a table
In the presence of my enemies
You anointed my head with oil
My cup overflows

You prepare me a table
In the presence of my enemies
You anointed my head with oil
My cup overflows

Surely goodness and mercy
Will follow all the days of my life
And forever I’ll dwell in the House of the Lord, oh
And forever I’ll dwell in the House of the Lord, oh
And forever I’ll dwell in the House of the Lord

He restores my soul (save my soul)
He restores my soul (restore my soul)
For the sake of His name He guides my wayward soul

You restore my soul (my soul)
You restore my soul
For the sake of Your name You guide my wayward soul (my soul)
(My soul)

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green fields
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want
He leads me beside water still

Each week we have a song list for our weekly shabbat prayer and worship. If you can’t make it to our physical gathering you can still join in with worship. This song is in our rotation, click to here see our playlists on Spotify. 

Aaron Shust

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