Shabbat readings

Parashot (weekly sections)

ParashathaShavua (The weekly portion)

The weekly readings

It has been the tradition of religious Judaism since the time of Ezra (515 BC) to read the Torah (5 books of Moses in the order of Bereshit, Shmot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, Dewarim) and the Haftara (Writings and Prophets) in 54 sections(Parashot) every week in the synagogues. This means that, depending on the reading cycle, almost the entire Tenach is read in one to three years. There are duplications of sections, i.e. two sections are combined. This is done automatically for the week on our website.

In the Megillah Esther 4:1-2, the Mishnah (Jewish commentary on the Torah) states that the respective passage was read by at least three people during the week on Monday, Thursday and Shabbat afternoon. We can see from this that the intensity of Bible study was not intended to serve the word alone, but to reach the heart of the reader and listener. Exodus 24:7 says: “And he (Moshe) took the book of the covenant and read it in the ears of the people. And they said, “All that the LORD has said we will do and listen to it.”

As a rule, the order of Torah readingbegins with the first Shabbat after Simchat Torah (Feast of the Joy of the Torah).

Messianic Bible reading

The weekly readings were also practiced in biblical times by both Yeshua and his talmidim (disciples) (Luke 4:17; Acts 13:15, 17:2).

The following Messianic Bible reading includes the 54 Parashotand Haftarot readings from the Tenach (OT) according to Jewish order. In addition, it deliberately includes readings from the Brit Chadascha (New Testament). For what was prophetically announced by the Lord G’d finds its fulfillment in Yeshua haMashiach.

The aim of all reading and listening is that we are doers of the word and not hearers only (Matthew 7:24,26; James 1:22-25).

No.	Parashah	Meaning of	Biblical passage	Haftara	Psalms	Brit Chadashah
01	Bereshit	At the beginning	Genesis 1:1-6:8	Isaiah 42:5-43:10	Psalm 139 Wonderful is God’s creation	Matthew 1:1-17, 19:3-9; Mark 10:1-12; Luke 3:23-38; John 1:1-18; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 15:35-58; Romans 5:12-21; Ephesians 5:21-32; Colossians 1:14-17; 1 Timothy 2:11-15; Hebrews 1:1-3, 3:7-4:11, 11:1-7; 2 Peter 3:3-14; Revelation 21:1-5, 22:1-5
02	Noah	Noah	Genesis 6:9-11:32	Isaiah 54:1-55:5	Psalm 29 What does the Flood teach us?	Matthew 24:36-44; Luke 17:26-37; Acts 2:1-16; 1 Peter 3:18-22; 2 Peter 2:5
03	Lech Lecha	Go for yourself	Genesis 12:1-17:27	Isaiah 40:27-41:16	Psalm 110 Tasks of a priest	Acts 7:1-8; Romans 3:19-5:6; Galatians 3:15-18, 5:1-6; Colossians 2:11-15; Hebrews 7:1-19, 11:8-12
04	Wajera	And it appeared	Genesis 18:1-22:24	2 Kings 4:1-37	Psalm 11 Testing of the righteous	Luke 17:26-37; Romans 9:6-9; Galatians 4:21-31; Hebrews 6:13-20, 11:13-19; James 2:14-24; 2 Peter 2:4-10
05	Chaje Sara	The life of Sara	Genesis 23:1-25:18	1 Kings 1:1-31	Psalm 45 Wedding congratulations	Matthew 8:19-22, 27,3-10; Luke 9:57-62
06	Toldot	Gender	Genesis 25:19-28:9	Malachi 1:1-2:7	Psalm 36 The way of the wicked	Romans 9:6-16; Hebrews 11:20, 12:14-17
07	Wajeze	And he moved out	Genesis 28:10-32:3	Hosea 12:13-14:10	Psalm 3 With God’shelp	John 1:43-51
08	Wajischlach	And he sent	Genesis 32:4-36:43	Hosea 12:13-14:10 (ORD) Hosea 11:7-12:12 (according to Stern and JVB) Obadiah 1-21 (according to Liss, Chabad	Psalm 140 Prayer for protection	1 Corinthians 5:1-13; Revelation 7:1-12
09	Vayeshev	And he lived	Genesis 37:1-40:23	Amos 2:6-3:8	Psalm 112 Characteristics of the God-fearing	Acts 7:9-16 (especially 9-10)
10	Mikez	At the end	Genesis 41:1-44:17	1 Kings 3:15-4:1	Psalm 40 Levels of trust in God	Acts 7:9-16 (especially 11-12)
11	Wajigash	And he approached	Genesis 44:18-47:27	Ezekiel 37:15-28	Psalm 48 God’s plan becomes reality	Acts 7:9-16 (especially 13-14)
12	Wajechi	And he lived	Genesis 47:28-50:26	1 Kings 2:1-12	Psalm 41 Reward for visiting the sick	Acts 7:9-16 (esp. 15-16); Hebrews 11:21-22; 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2:11-17

No.	Parashah	Meaning of	Biblical passage	Haftara	Psalms	Brit Chadashah
13	Schmot	Names	Genesis 1:1-6:1	Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23	Psalm 99 Messenger of the Eternal	Matthew 22:23-33, 41-46; Mark 12:18-27, 35-37; Luke 20:27-44; Acts 3:12-15, 5:27-32, 7:17-36, 22:12-16, 24:14-16; Hebrews 11:23-26
14	Wa’era	And I appeared	Genesis 6:2-9:35	Ezekiel 28:25-29:21	Psalm 46 Heavenly teaching	Romans 9:14-17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
15	Bo	Come	Exodus 10:1-13:16	Jeremiah 46:13-28	Psalm 77 Miracles reveal the fullness of God’spower	Luke 2:22-24; John 19:31-37; Acts 13:16-17; Revelation 8:6-9:12, 16:1-21
16	Beschalach	When he let go	Exodus 13:17-17:16	Judges 4:4-5:31	Psalm 66 Song of the redeemed	Luke 2:22-24; John 6:25-35, 19:31-37; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Revelation 15:1-4
17	Jitro	Jitro	Exodus 18:1-20:23	Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6	Psalm 19 Praise of God’slaws	Matthew 5:21-30, 15:1-11, 19:16-30; Mark 7:5-15, 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30; Acts 6:1-7; Romans 2:17-29, 7:7-12; 13:8-10; Ephesians 6:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:1-14; 2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 12:18-29; James 2:8-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10
18	Mishpatim	Legislation	Exodus 21:1-24:18	Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26	Psalm 72 Tips for the Jewish king	Matthew 5:38-42, 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23; Acts 23:1-11; Hebrews 9:15-22, 10:28-39
19	Teruma	Hebopfer	Exodus 25:1-27:19	1 Kings 5:26-6:13	Psalm 26 The purpose of the house of God	Hebrews 8:1-6, 9:23-24, 10:1
20	Tezawe	You shall command	Exodus 27:20-30:10	Ezekiel 43:10-27	Psalm 65 Blessed are the elect	Philippians 4:10-20
21	Ki Tissa	When you raise	Exodus 30:11-34:35	1 Kings 18:1-39	Psalm 75 Consequences of licentiousness	Luke 11:14-20; Acts 7:35-8:1; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
22	Wajakhel	And he gathered	Exodus 35:1-38:20	1 Kings 7:40-50	Psalm 61 Voluntary services	2 Corinthians 9:1-15; Hebrews 9:1-14; Revelation 11:1-13
23	Pekudej	The counts	Exodus 38:21-40:38	1 Kings 7:51-8:21	Psalm 45 Moments of consecration	Revelation 15:5-8

No.	Parashah	Meaning of	Biblical passage	Haftara	Psalms	Brit Chadashah
24	Wajikra	And he shouted	Genesis 1:1-5:26	Isaiah 43:21-44:23	Psalm 50 The meaning of sacrifice	Romans 8:1-13; Hebrews 10:1-14, 13:10-16
25	Zaw	Command	Genesis 6:1-8:36	Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23	Psalm 107 Confession of a debt of gratitude	Mark 12:28-34; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:14-23
26	Sch’mini	Eighth	Genesis 9:1-11:47	2 Samuel 6:1-7:17	Psalm 128 Request for God’sblessing	Mark 7:1-23; Acts 5:1-11, 10:1-35; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; Galatians 2:11-16; 1 Peter 1:14-16
27	Tasria	She receives	Genesis 12:1-13:59	2 Kings 4:42-5:19	Psalm 106 Sin, punishment and repentance	Matthew 8:1-4, 11:2-6; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 2:22-24, 5:12-16, 7:18-23
28	Mezora	Leper	Exodus 14:1-15:33	2 Kings 7:3-20	Psalm 120 Effects of an evil tongue	Matthew 9:20-26; Mark 5:24b-34; Luke 8:42b-48; Hebrews 13:4
29	Acharej Mot	After death	Genesis 16:1-18:30	Ezekiel 22:1-19	Psalm 26 What to keep away from	Romans 3:19-28, 9:30-10:13; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11; Galatians 3:10-14; Hebrews 7:23-10:25
30	Kedoshim	Holy	Exodus 19:1-20:27	Amos 9:7-15	Psalm 15 Who deserves special reverence?	Matthew 5:33-37, 5:43-48, 15:1-11, 19:16-30, 22:33-40; Mark 7:1-23, 12:28-34; Luke 10:25-37; Romans 13:8-10; Galatians 5:13-26; James 2:1-9; 1 Peter 1:13-21
31	Emor	Sage	Exodus 21:1-24:23	Ezekiel 44:15-31	Psalm 42 Pilgrimage to the house of God	Matthew 5:38-42; Galatians 3:26-29. Matthew 26:1-30; Mark 14:1-26; Luke 22:1-20; John 2:13-22, 7:1-13,37-39, 11:55-12:1, 13:1, 18:28,39, 19:14; Acts 2:1-21, 12:3-4. 20:5-6,16; 27:9-11; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 16:8; Hebrews 11:28
32	Persistence	On the mountain	Exodus 25:1-26:2	Jeremiah 32:6-27	Psalm 112 How the God-fearingdeal with money	Luke 4:16-21; 1 Corinthians 7:21-24; Galatians 6:7-10
33	Bechukotaj	In my statutes	Leviticus 26:3-27:34	Jeremiah 16:19-17:14	Psalm 105 God’scovenant with Israel	John 14:15-21, 15:10-12; 1 John

No.	Parashah	Meaning of	Biblical passage	Haftara	Psalms	Brit Chadashah
34	Bamidbar	In the desert	Genesis 1:1-4:20	Hosea 2:1-22	Psalm 122 Walk to the shrine	Luke 2:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
35	Nasso	Raise	Deuteronomy 4:21-7:89	Judges 13:2-25	Psalm 67 Blessings from the Eternal	John 7:53-8:11; Acts 21:17-32
36	Beha’alot’cha	When you touch down	Numbers 8:1-12:16	Zechariah 2:14-4:7	Psalm 68 Plea for God’shelp	John 19:31-37; Hebrews 3:1-6
37	Shelah Lecha	Chic	Numbers 13:1-15:41	Joshua 2:1-24	Psalm 64 Slander is not worth it	Hebrews 3:7-19
38	Korach	Korah	Genesis 16:1-18:32	1 Samuel 11:14-12:22	Psalm 5 Indignation of the demagogues	2 Timothy 2:8-21; Jude 1-25
39	Chukat	Statute	Numbers 19:1-22:1	Judges 11:1-33	Psalm 95 Sins of our fathers	John 3:9-21, 4:3-30, 12:27-50
40	Balak	Balak	Numbers 22:2-25:9	Micah 5:6-6:8	Psalm 79 God’swrath	2 Peter 2:1-22; Jude 11; Revelation 2:14-15
41	Pinchas	Pinchas	Numbers 25:10-30:1	1 Kings 18:46-19:21	Psalm 50 Reminder and admonition	Matthew 26:1-30; Mark 14:1-26; Luke 22:1-20; John 2:13-22, 7:1-13,37-39, 11:55-12:1, 13:1, 18:28,39, 19:14; Acts 2:1-21, 12:3-4. 20:5-6,16; 27:9-11; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 16:8; Hebrews 11:28
42	Matot	Tribes	Deuteronomy 4:30:2-32:42	Jeremiah 1:1-2:3	Psalm 111 Land allotment	Matthew 5:33-37
43	Masaj	Trunks, trains	Numbers 33:1-36:13	Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:4	Psalm 49 Thoughts about money	James 4:1-12

No.	Parashah	Meaning of	Biblical passage	Haftara	Psalms	Brit Chadashah
44	Dewarim	Words	Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22	Isaiah 1:1-27	Psalm 137 Time of tears	John 15:1-11; Hebrews 3:7-4:11
45	Waetchanan	I begged	Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11	Isaiah 40:1-26	Psalm 90 Self-knowledge and prayer	Matthew 4:1-11, 22:33-40; Mark 12:28-34; Luke 4:1-13, 10:25-37; Acts 13:13-43; Romans 3:27-31; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; James 2:14-26. Matthew 5:21-30, 15:1-11, 19:16-30; Mark 7:5-15, 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30; Acts 6:1-7; Romans 2:17-29, 7:7-12; 13:8-10; Ephesians 6:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:1-14; 2 Timothy 2:2; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 12:18-29; James 2:8-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10.
46	Ekew	Consequence, wage	Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25	Isaiah 49:14-51:3	Psalm 75 Groundbreaking miracles	Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; James 5:7-11
47	Re’eh	See	Deut. 11:26-16:17	Isaiah 54:11-55:5	Psalm 97 Joy of the servants of God	1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 1 John 4:1-6
48	Shoftim	Judge	Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9	Isaiah 51:12-52:12	Psalm 17 Justice	Matthew 5:38-42, 18:15-20; Acts 3:13-26, 7:35-53; 1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 1 Timothy 5:17-22; Hebrews 10:28-31
49	Ki Teze	When you move out	Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19	Isaiah 54:1-10	Psalm 32 Punishment and confession of sin	Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-12, 22:23-32; Mark 10:2-12, 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-38; 1 Corinthians 9:4-18; Galatians 3:9-14; 1 Timothy 5:17-18
50	Ki Tawo	When you come	Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8	Isaiah 60:1-22	Psalm 51 Warning and rebuke	Matthew 13:1-23; Luke 21:1-4; Acts 28:17-31; Romans 11:1-15
51	Nizawim	You stand	Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20	Isaiah 61:10-63:9	Psalm 81 Figures of idolatry	Romans 9:30-10:13; Hebrews 12:14-15
52	Wajelech	And he went	Deuteronomy 31:1-30	Isaiah 55:6-56:8	Psalm 65 Ask for forgiveness	Hebrews 13:5-8
53	Ha’asinu	Hear	Deuteronomy 32:1-52	Joel 2:15-27 (ORD) 2 Samuel 22:1-51 (star, Liss, when after Yom Kippur) 2 Samuel 22	Psalm 71 God’sways	Romans 10:14-21, 12:14-21; Hebrews 12:28-29
54	Wesot HaBracha	And this is the blessing	Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12	Joshua 1:1-18	Psalm 12 An orphaned generation	Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36; Jude 3-4, 8-10

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