Hu Asher (He Who Did Not Spare)
The Messianic Jewish Alliance of Israel
Unwavering Love and Divine Sacrifice: A Deep Dive into 'Hu Asher'
The song 'Hu Asher (He Who Did Not Spare)' by The Messianic Jewish Alliance of Israel is a profound exploration of divine love and sacrifice. The lyrics, sung in Hebrew, draw heavily from biblical themes, particularly from the New Testament, reflecting the Messianic Jewish belief in Jesus (Yeshua) as the Messiah. The opening lines, 'Hu Asher lo chasach et b'no shelo / Ela masar oto be'ad kulano,' translate to 'He who did not spare His own Son / But delivered Him up for us all.' This directly references Romans 8:32, emphasizing the ultimate sacrifice made by God in giving His Son for humanity's salvation.
The song continues with a rhetorical question, 'Ha'im lo ya'anik lanu et hakol ito / Im Elohim Itanu mi ya'amod negdenu,' meaning 'Will He not also give us all things with Him? / If God is for us, who can be against us?' This line reassures believers of God's unwavering support and provision, reinforcing the idea that divine love is all-encompassing and undefeatable. The repetition of 'Mi yafridenu me'ahavat haMashia'ach' ('Who shall separate us from the love of the Messiah?') serves as a powerful reminder of the inseparable bond between the believer and the divine.
The final verses, 'Lo ha'mavet ve'lo ha'chayim / Lo mal'achim ve'lo shalitim / Lo ha'hoveh ve'lo he'atid / Yafridunu me'ahavat Elohim,' translate to 'Neither death nor life / Neither angels nor rulers / Neither the present nor the future / Shall separate us from the love of God.' These lines echo Romans 8:38-39, underscoring the eternal and unbreakable nature of God's love. The song's message is one of hope, assurance, and the profound depth of divine love, making it a powerful anthem for believers.
