I've always said learn the etymology of words & phrases

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The video succeeds by challenging widely held beliefs with 'hidden knowledge' about common phrases, which creates immediate curiosity and a sense of intellectual discovery for the viewer.

Summary

Two people discuss the actual etymological origins of common idioms like "blood is thicker than water" and "jack of all trades, master of none," arguing that their modern usage is the opposite of their original meanings. They suggest that these phrases were originally intended to convey deeper, more spiritual or practical truths that have been lost over time.

Structure

1Introduction to the concept of etymology
2Debunking the phrase 'blood is thicker than water'
3Explaining the original 'blood of the covenant' meaning
4Debunking the phrase 'jack of all trades, master of none'
5Reflecting on the importance of understanding word origins

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I've always said learn the etymology of words & phrases Are you ready for this? It's gonna blow your socks off. I have to blow your socks off at least once in this thing. Okay blood is thicker than water. What do you think that means? Well it's always been suggesting that family comes first. Okay. Do you wantto know the actual saying which is true? Yeah. The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb. Oh. It's the complete opposite meaning of what how everyone uses it in the western world. Yeah. The blood of the covenant. Obviously that's God and you right? The covenant, Spirit, Holy Spirit, right? Mm. It is thicker than the water of the womb. The water of the womb. That's just already that just like those two words in itself that that that was always always the same. Mm. Going back hundreds of years centuries. Everyone says blood is thicker than water. You don't understand what you're saying. Cuz you're reversing the Hebrew and you're changing the meaning to the complete opposite. Yeah. This is not a theory anymore. This is literally how I wake up every morning. Okay. Curiosity killed the cat. Have you heard that? Yeah absolutely. Okay ready? Do you wantto know the original one, the Hebrew one? Yeah. Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back. You can't die in this realm. You always come back. Not nine lives. That that's another addition that they because they don't want you to realize how powerful you are how protected you are, From day one. You know? What else you got? What I actually got? This is great. If you got any more? Yeah. Have you heard this one? Jack of all trades. Master of none. Yeah. My my my dad used to say that, okay? Ready? Jack of all trades, master of none, though often better than a master of one. That's the real saying. Wow. It's the opposite bro. It's completely the other opposite. It is. It is the opposite. Yeah it's basically we've been living in this world where we are literally teaching our children a lie every time. And and because we're we don't we don't understand the esoteric meaning and the origin of English. That's incredible isn't it? That that's a particularly good one. I'm that's one of the most most widely used that I'm sure every second of the day someone's saying that. What it kind of sort of there are similar sayings and there is like oh he's a one trick pony. You know and and well what it's trying to teach you to you know focus focus on one thing you know don't ignore everything else no yeah. That's not your job here that's not your purpose on this earth. Yeah. No no it's telling you to do the complete reverse yeah. Everything yeah everything's been often better it's not like sometimes it's the majority of the time you you you are goingto have to pivot that's the whole point if you get comfortable for too long you're doing something wrong you know? Yeah totally. Absolutely have.

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Words carry history, meaning, and power. Learning the etymology of words and phrases helps you understand where they originated, how their meanings evolved, and what you may be unconsciously repeating. Sometimes, the deeper meaning behind a word reveals a completely different perspective than what you were taught. Stop repeating what you hear without questioning it. Research the language you use, understand what you speak over your life, and become intentional with your words. Knowledge is power, and understanding the origin of language is part of reclaiming it. (Charles Formosa) #themoreyouknow💫 #etymologytiktok

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I've always said learn the etymology of words & phrases. Are you ready for this? It's gonna blow your socks off. I have to blow your socks off at least once in this thing. Okay blood is thicker than water. What do you think that means? Well it's always been suggesting that family comes first. Okay. Do you wantto know the actual saying which is true? Yeah. The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb. Oh. It's the complete opposite meaning of what how everyone uses it in the western world. Yeah. The blood of the covenant. Obviously that's God and you right? The covenant, Spirit, Holy Spirit, right? Mm. It is thicker than the water of the womb. The water of the womb. That's just already that just like those two words in itself that that that was always always the same. Mm. Going back hundreds of years centuries. Everyone says blood is thicker than water. You don't understand what you're saying. Cuz you're reversing the Hebrew and you're changing the meaning to the complete opposite. Yeah. This is not a theory anymore. This is literally how I wake up every morning. Okay. Curiosity killed the cat. Have you heard that? Yeah absolutely. Okay ready? Do you wantto know the original one, the Hebrew one? Yeah. Curiosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it back. You can't die in this realm. You always come back. Not nine lives. That that's another addition that they because they don't want you to realize how powerful you are how protected you are, From day one. You know? What else you got? What I actually got? This is great. If you got any more? Yeah. Have you heard this one? Jack of all trades. Master of none. Yeah. My my my dad used to say that, okay? Ready? Jack of all trades, master of none, though often better than a master of one. That's the real saying. Wow. It's the opposite bro. It's completely the other opposite. It is. It is the opposite. Yeah it's basically we've been living in this world where we are literally teaching our children a lie every time. And and because we're we don't we don't understand the esoteric meaning and the origin of English. That's incredible isn't it? That that's a particularly good one. I'm that's one of the most most widely used that I'm sure every second of the day someone's saying that. What it kind of sort of there are similar sayings and there is like oh he's a one trick pony. You know and and well what it's trying to teach you to you know focus focus on one thing you know don't ignore everything else no yeah. That's not your job here that's not your purpose on this earth. Yeah. No no it's telling you to do the complete reverse yeah. Everything yeah everything's been often better it's not like sometimes it's the majority of the time you you you are goingto have to pivot that's the whole point if you get comfortable for too long you're doing something wrong you know? Yeah totally. Absolutely have.