It was the Kushite armies under Taharqa that compelled Sennacherib to withdraw. "Stranger, this land is called Libya [Africa]. 20 Aubin Rogers documented that.Â, It is not a “white” word nor a Latin word.  It existed,                       Who started the outcry that "Nigger" is                                                 bad--, Cut off their name so that..."  --Jeremiah, The above excerpt is from a map of “Nigritia” published in 1817 (the full map will be in the book). Learn Hebrew. On the other hand, the demonymic form of the word, 'Kushi', is an actual part of the Hebrew language today. (Soho Press, 2002), Part I and II Although the recent derogatory translation of 'Kushi' makes the word automatically demeaning, it should be understood that this definition is only the result of recent translation and interpretation attempts.               Can the "meaning" of a word really change?Â. 16 He was probably so called from his dark complexion. Daphna Berman, "Hebrew Israelite youths gear up for draft," Haaretz, 4 Jun. Strong's #3526: Niger (pronounced neeg'-er) of Latin origin; black; Niger, a Christian:--Niger. Accordingly, the word 'Kush' in Sudan today can only be found in history text books. from the December 2013 Edition of the Numbers 12:1 Numbers 12:1 One man is the ruler of the land: he is both king and general. Material and Opinions in all Jewish Following the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians in the eighth century BC—resulting in the exile and/or annihilation of the ten tribes of Israel—Sennacherib marched to destroy Judea and besieged Jerusalem.  We were known as “NIGRITIANS” in the U.S. and globally through the early 1900’s;  until "they," on their own, gave us a new name! What does nigger mean?             Remove our name from their reference books and after one                                                    generation, we don’t remember! Through its history as a Hebrew word, 'Kushi' has morphed in meaning; though never correlating with its current translation of 'Nigger'. Accordingly, the word 'Kush' in Sudan today can only be found in history text books. Strabo, The Geography, Book xvii:54 Change the meaning of your ANCESTRAL Name?       (What does that mean to our sovereignty--worldwide?) 2 Kings 19:9 Accordingly, the word 'Kush' in Sudan today can only be found in history text books. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. NiGGa, NiGGah, NeGus, NiGGeR, NiGRitian:  Ancient Sacred Names. Unfortunately for Pescennius Niger, a man named Septimus Severus did so too, and Severus had control over more legions than did Pescennius Niger. 2 Kings 19:9 Material and Opinions in all Jewish Only through proper media coverage and education, there is hope that this ancient word will be restored to its authentic and dignified context, which has virtually no equivalence to the word 'Nigger'. Numbers 12:1 Henry Aubin, The Rescue of Jerusalem: The Alliance of Hebrews and Africans in 701 B.C. Hi academic experience is in the field of Middle Eastern history (see his website: www.ancientsudan.org). 1 Chronicles 1:9; Flavius Josephus, Jewish Antiquities, Book VIII, chap. 1 Chronicles 1:9; Flavius Josephus, Jewish Antiquities, Book VIII, chap. In one instance, in the Midrash Tanhuma, 'Kushi' is used as a slang for 'beautiful'; in the popular quote about Zipporah, the Midrash states: "Because of her beauty she was called a Kushite".20 This latter explanation probably originates from the ancient tradition that perceives the people of Kush as beautiful, as expressed by Greek historians Herodotus: "Now these Ethiopians [Kushites]...are said to be the tallest and the most beautiful...".21 Omer, "The Pyramids of Sudan," http://www.ancientsudan.org/burials_09_pyramids-sudan.htm (Sep. 8, 2013) 12 The word 'Kush', or any affix of it, is no longer found in the contemporary language of Sudan. 9 The latter was forced to retreat, and in 194 AD he was finally arrested and beheaded in Antioch or all places.                                         Â, Encyclopedia, atlases and dictionaries through the 1940’s documented our name,             Remove our name from their reference books and after one                                                    generation,Â, we don’t remember! It was the Kushite armies under Taharqa that compelled Sennacherib to withdraw. And just as the word 'Ethiopian'—or any other demonym—can be used in a derogatory context, so can the word 'Kushi'. from the December 2013 Edition of the 13 The above  overview is just a little information in my upcoming book. All rights reserved. 12 Also known as 'Ethiopia', or alternatively as 'Nubia', Kush is the historical name for the region that is today Northern Sudan. Accordingly, the word 'Kush' in Sudan today can only be found in history text books. Get Hebrew words free by email: Once per day Every 3 days Once per week Hebrew Tools. 15 In one instance, in the Midrash Tanhuma, 'Kushi' is used as a slang for 'beautiful'; in the popular quote about Zipporah, the Midrash states: "Because of her beauty she was called a Kushite".20 This latter explanation probably originates from the ancient tradition that perceives the people of Kush as beautiful, as expressed by Greek historians Herodotus: "Now these Ethiopians [Kushites]...are said to be the tallest and the most beautiful...".21 Magazine accepts no liability for material used. Niger was a fairly common name in the Latin world. On the other hand, the demonymic form of the word, 'Kushi', is an actual part of the Hebrew language today. 1 2 Kings 19:63 (Soho Press, 2002), Part I and II 5  Â, Would you like to see the word "Nigger" being used over 5,000 years ago (3500+ B.C. Omer, "The Pyramids of Sudan," http://www.ancientsudan.org/burials_09_pyramids-sudan.htm (Sep. 8, 2013) 9 Furthermore, Kush and its people are integral to the Biblical narrative; that is along with the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and the Egyptians. Through its history as a Hebrew word, 'Kushi' has morphed in meaning; though never correlating with its current translation of 'Nigger'. Although the recent derogatory translation of 'Kushi' makes the word automatically demeaning, it should be understood that this definition is only the result of recent translation and interpretation attempts. Such is the question of the word “Nigger.”  Dictionaries  state that it is a Latin word.  However, philologists (i.e., Linguists who study ancient writings found  on stones, in pyramids and caves) date the word back to 30,000 B.C.   Latin is dated back only to circa 500 B.C. If you are 13 years old when were you born? In other words, 'Kushi' is the Hebrew word for 'Kushite'. On the other hand, the demonymic form of the word, 'Kushi', is an actual part of the Hebrew language today. What you mean by the historical term 'contact'? Magazine accepts no liability for material used. Although the recent derogatory translation of 'Kushi' makes the word automatically demeaning, it should be understood that this definition is only the result of recent translation and interpretation attempts. Niger .                 Adults name children! It was the Kushite armies under Taharqa that compelled Sennacherib to withdraw. Ibat ibang katawagan sa pilipinas ng mundo? Since Kush is an inseparable element of the Bible world—and since Moses' wife Zipporah herself is identified as Kushite—restoring the definition of the word 'Kushi' should perhaps be considered as integral to conserving the sanctity of the Hebrew language.