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I have a person on facebook who claims she coughs when someone is getting healed through her prayers. She claims this is a sign of cleansing. Yet for the life of me I cant find any reference to it at all. She also claims she does what she calls,"The Jirah Dance" (victory dance as done by Miriam). Are these two things scriptually sound? Can you give me scriptures to varify or deny the claim?
Shalom Wayne,
There is no biblical support to back up the idea that a cough is a sign of cleansing in this context.
We do not heal, God sometimes heals through us as we pray by the Power of His Ruach (Spirit). This sounds like a New Age idea to me. I would be concerned about the nature of the spirits that are causing her to cough (assuming she is sincere).
The dance of Miriam was done following HaShem's victory over the pursuing Egyptians. She and others danced for joy (Exodus 15:) acknowledging that HaShem provides for the needs of His people. Biblical religion does not use such practices as meant here. Many non-biblical religions seek to "raise energy" through dances etc. but this is not a biblical concept. Miriam and her associates were inspired the Ruach of HaShem and they joyfully danced in His presence, offering Him praise. Such things are not to be imitated.
Adonai-yireh means "the Lord will provide."
Hope this helps,
~ Messianic Rabbi Yochanan
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Messianic Rabbi Yochanan Levine
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I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, Judaism, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer.
I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more.
I head our shul's (synagogue's) free online Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva if you would like to learn more about Messianic Judaism.
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41 plus years of seeking God.
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I am an ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi at Temple Beth HaShem in Magalia, California.
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Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking/practice and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.
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