Egypt's Sister Quotes

“from Euripides: “Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Why should I worry about that until it happens? That would spoil all the joy I feel today.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Trust in ADONAI with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Tzva’ot, may your angel armies assist me tonight.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Euripides: “Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“YHVH Makah, the one who smites and punishes sin.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“El Ro’i, the God who keeps watch. The God who sees.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“One god has so many names?” “He is many things,” I said, leaning forward. I pointed to the outermost edge. “He is YHVH Nisi, our banner who protects us.” I slid my finger to the next group of letters. “He is YHVH Ropheca, who heals our bodies and our souls. He is YHVH Tzva’ot, the Lord of armies, who gives us confidence and courage.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“One loyal friend is better than ten thousand relatives.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“will lift up my eyes to the mountains,” I began, “from where does my help come? My help comes from Adonai, Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip. Your Keeper will not slumber.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Behold, the Keeper of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps. Adonai is your Keeper. Adonai is your shadow at your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. Adonai will protect you from all evil. He will guard your life. Adonai will watch over your coming and your going From this time forth and forevermore.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha-olam hamotzi lechem min ha’aretz.” Blessed are you, Lord, our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha’olam, asher kidishanu b’mitz’votav v’tzivanu, l’had’lik neir shel Shabbat.” Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the lights of Shabbat.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“For God never sleeps, and though He may not communicate as we expect Him to, He can always speak to a receptive heart.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“I will put animosity between you and the woman, and between your descendant and her descendant; he will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel” (Gen. 3:15). For God never sleeps, and though He may not communicate as we expect Him to, He can always speak to a receptive heart.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“I will put animosity between you and the woman, and between your descendant and her descendant; he will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel” (Gen. 3:15). For God never sleeps, and though He may not communicate as we expect Him to, He can”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“He led Israel through a time of testing that developed a sense of hope and a yearning for the promised Messiah. He brought the four nations prophesied in Daniel’s vision to international prominence: the Babylonians, the Persians, the Greeks, and the Romans. These powerful kingdoms spread their cultures throughout civilization and united the world by means of paved highways and international sailing routes. God also prepared to fulfill His promise to the serpent in Eden:”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

“In the Christian Bible, one turns the page after Malachi and finds Matthew as if only a few days fell between the activities of the prophet and the arrival of Jesus Christ. In reality, however, four hundred so-called “silent years” lie between the Old Testament and New, a time when God did not speak to Israel through His prophets. Yet despite the prophets’ silence, God continued to work in His people, other nations, and the supernatural realm.”
― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra

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― Angela Elwell Hunt, Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra