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NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Maadoo: 9:35am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Igbo History: Here's why there is a possibility that this tribe is from Israel However, apart from the story of how they came into being, the Igbos also shares some similar practices with the biblical Jews. Igbo: Here's why there is a possibility that this tribe is from Israel [CNN] To believe that the Igbos is one of the lost tribes of Israel might sound ridiculous to a lot of people. But upon factual analysis, one is forced to rethink the possibility of this claim. Known to be third largest of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria, the typical Igbo communities are found in the southeastern part of Nigeria. And according to oral tradition and many writers of Igbo history, Eri is to the Igbos, what Oduduwa is to the Yoruba. But unlike Oduduwa whose father is unknown, Eri was the fifth son of Gad, the seventh son of Jacob (Genesis 46:15-18 and Numbers 26:16:18). He was said to have migrated from Egypt with a group of companions just before the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt thousands of years ago. Eri and his group were said to have traveled by water and finally arrived at the confluence of Ezu and Omambala Rivers, located in present-day Aguleri, Anambra State. We were not told how long their voyage took to get to their promised land, what we were told is that Eri and his group was divinely instructed to make the confluence of Ezu and Omambala Rivers their final destination. They would move into the hinterland and make a settlement in the present-day Aguleri. It was here that Eri lived and died. Meanwhile, amongst Eri's children was Agulu, the eldest son who took over from his father after his demise. It was him who appended the name of his father, Eri, to his name and founded Agulu-Eri (Aguleri) by calling the settlement where his father Eri died and he (Agulu) lived AGULERI. However, apart from the story of how they came into being, the Igbos also shares some similar practices with the biblical Jews. And among the Igbos, these traditional practices predate the coming of the Christian missionaries. Examples of shared traditional practices between the Jews and the Igbos include circumcising male children eight days after birth, refraining from eating "unclean" or tabooed foods, mourning the dead for seven days and celebrating the New Moon. Supporting this belief is Daniel Lis, a foremost researcher on Jewish Identification among the Igbo from the University of Basel, Switzerland. He affirms that there has been a clear continuity of Jewish identity among the Igbo. "It's not just something that happened yesterday," he said. In addition to the shared practices between the Jews and the Igbos, there is a striking evidence that forces one to see a link between the Igbos and the ancient civilization of Egypt: It is the Ancient Igbo Pyramids, which is also known as the Nsude Pyramids. The Ancient Igbo Pyramids or Nsude Pyramids is a testimony of ancient civilization among the Igbos. Nobody knows when it was built, but archeologists have said that the pyramids have lasted centuries and are believed to have been built at the same time the first or second wave of Egyptian pyramids were built by the Nubians. ALSO READ: The forgotten Igbo pyramids With similar features to that of the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt, one is forced to contemplate on the mystery behind their resemblance. And without exaggeration, it can be suggested that the knowledge of one must have led to the building of the other. Be that as it may, it should be stated here for the purpose of clarity that the word Ndi Igbo/ Ndigbo mean the "Ancient People." And according to them, the British called us IBO or (Igbos): A word synonymous to Hebrew. There are other interesting arguments, with regard to the topic of this article, that has been presented by concerned Igbo scholars. Notable among them is the claim that the following Igbo words/phrases were used in the bible 1. Jee na isi isi (Genesis) Known to be the first book in the bible, some Igbo scholars believe that the word is a corrupted version of the Igbo phrase "jee na isi isi" which when translated in English means "go to the very first". 2. Detere nu umu (Deuteronomy) Known to be the fifth book in the Bible, the word “Deuteronomy” is from Latin Deuteronomium, from Greek Deuteronomion and originally from Igbo phrase "detere nu umu". The Igbo phrase, "Detere nu umu" means "written down for the children". And actually, the book of Deuteronomy was words written down to serve as laws for the children of God. 3. Asaa bu taa (Sabbath) According to the biblical story of creation, God rested on the seventh day. Sabbath is a day set aside for rest and worship. The word is said to be thesame with the Igbo phrase "asaa bu taa" which means "today is seventh." 4. Chere ubim (Cherubim) Described in the Bible as a winged angel and represented in ancient Middle Eastern art as a lion or bull with eagles' wings and a human face, Cherubim is regarded in Christian angelology as an angel of the second highest order of the nine-fold celestial hierarchy. However, the name is believed to be a distorted version of the Igbo phrase "chere ubim" which means "guard my home." And of course, angels are guardians. 5. Nta lite kuo ume (Talitha cumi) According to the book of Mark 5:41, Jesus was storied to have raised from death- the daughter of Jairus. And "Talitha cumi" were the words he used. "Talitha cumi" or "Talitha kum" or "Talitha koum" is an Aramaic phrase and believed to be an Igbo phrase "nta lite kuo ume" which means "little child wake up and start breathing". https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/igbo-history-heres-why-there-is-a-possibility-that-this-tribe-is-from-israel/nztl1zl 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by pricklewane: 9:38am On Aug 19, 2020 |
I beg I no fit to lafta. 7 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by helinues: 9:42am On Aug 19, 2020 |
![]() Laughter is a good medicine 12 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by GTkester: 9:45am On Aug 19, 2020 |
TRUE!! But it no longer matters. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by GTkester: 9:47am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Watch the demons from the wasted side dive into this thread, as if there lives depend on anything Igbo. They just can't do without us! Tufia! Educated inferiority complex is the biggest problem of the children of the fallen demons 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by anungangampu: 9:54am On Aug 19, 2020 |
GTkester: Focus |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Whiteangel1234: 9:59am On Aug 19, 2020 |
which nonsense did i just read? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by swiz123(m): 10:02am On Aug 19, 2020 |
This guy don off me 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by buttlover(m): 10:12am On Aug 19, 2020 |
![]() 6: Jee mara ya (Jeremiah) "Go and know it." 4 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Whiteangel1234: 10:17am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Make una dey shame small nah Ndi IPOB 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by sinkhole: 10:24am On Aug 19, 2020 |
When you don dey hear strange words for your head, wetin dem dey call dat kain situation nau? 3 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by ZiggyMr(m): 10:29am On Aug 19, 2020 |
you are truly maadoo, haaaahaaaa na small remain you for dey compete with bovi and basketmouth 3 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Nobody: 10:32am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Hahahaha this is really funny 1 Like |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by ChangedMan1999(m): 10:34am On Aug 19, 2020 |
This is not a joke; it is true. But, it doesn't mean that Ndigbo are Jews. It is just coincidence. 4 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by ogbuefi677(m): 10:36am On Aug 19, 2020 |
helinues:Igbo thread,na you be 2nd to comment! Do you have a life at all,Islamabad man? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by PlayerMeji: 10:48am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Blasphemy. Just kidding.... Just kidding... |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by LukasPodolski: 11:02am On Aug 19, 2020 |
trash as usual. |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by GTkester: 11:12am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by IduNaOba: 11:12am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Maadoo:Igbo is esoteric. It is the language of titans The language of the multiverse The most complex language ever spoken. Only the chosen can understand the hidden meanings in it. For those of you laughing.... This pots is clearly not for you. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by LukasPodolski: 11:16am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by LukasPodolski: 11:16am On Aug 19, 2020 |
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Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by RenaissanceGuy: 11:17am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Believable. There's no language that's not similar to at least one other language, all over the world! Deutsch, Francais, English, Dutch have a lot of words in common. |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by IduNaOba: 11:17am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Books like After God is Dibia They lived before Adam Missionary enterprise in Nigeria Edith wanner And classes of ụmụ amadioha will help many igbos. I am happy some people are taking it upon themselves to do this Igbo thing! People like @ikenganation (on Twitter) Maziagu.com @okwuid (on Twitter) @ocha_tk, @ochatk_ Mbidoigbo (on Twitter) @nwanyiocha @odensibiri (on Instagram) Many many others I follow doing this Igbo thing gives me great joy! 1 Like |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by IduNaOba: 11:19am On Aug 19, 2020 |
What non igbos think is not my business. I always focus on my igbo stuff. . . Igbo Amaka!!!!! Gwazie ndị yard Ụnụ 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Nobody: 11:21am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Maadoo: A na akogheri... Nnamdi kanu has Brain washed many beyond simple reasoning.. 2 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by anungangampu: 11:27am On Aug 19, 2020 |
MelesZenawi:Be proud of your tribe and people ... That's is why Europe and America is great. If If possible you can even say that God visited your tribe before other human on earth.. It's not a crime. Devaluation of mindset is why you would fight people pitching Thier language above others. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Nobody: 11:41am On Aug 19, 2020 |
anungangampu: Read what you wrote and also yourself 3 times |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Ytgud: 11:41am On Aug 19, 2020 |
funny, who will teach me igbo language again. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Maadoo: 11:48am On Aug 19, 2020 |
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Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by Nobody: 11:49am On Aug 19, 2020 |
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Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by dokie: 11:55am On Aug 19, 2020 |
pricklewane: I don laugh tire my brother. some of our people do mental finish. Mana last last Igbo Amaka. 3 Likes |
Re: NOTABLE IGBO WORDS/PHRASES USED IN THE BIBLE by kingzizzy: 11:57am On Aug 19, 2020 |
Nta lite kuo ume? For talita cumi? Its possible 1 Like |
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