evilרַע
ra' · Hebrew Adjective
Morally corrupt, wicked, or contrary to the will and character of God; in a biblical context, it describes an attitude or action that brings divine judgment.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, emphasizing His self-existence, faithfulness to His promises, and holiness.
put him to deathמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
To cause to cease to exist or to execute judgment, often used in Scripture to describe God’s judicial act of ending a life due to persistent sin.
daughter-in-lawכַּלָּה
kallah · Hebrew Noun
The status of a woman whose husband has died; in biblical law, such women often held specific legal protections and roles within the family structure, as seen in the levirate custom.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
The firstborn or descendant of an ancestor. In genealogical records, it denotes lineage, inheritance, and the continuation of a family line.
broke faithמָעַל
maal · Hebrew Verb
To act unfaithfully, treacherously, or deceitfully, especially against God or His covenant. It implies a betrayal of trust and a violation of a sacred obligation.
devoted thingחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
Anything set apart exclusively for God, often under a ban of destruction or restriction because it is considered holy or dedicated to the Lord. Misuse of such things constitutes a serious transgression against God's holiness.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
To beget, give birth to, or establish a line of descent. It signifies the role of a father in continuing the family heritage and tribal succession.
princeנָשִׂיא
nasi · Hebrew Noun
A person of high rank, status, or leadership within a tribe or community. In the context of Israel, it often refers to a head of a tribe or a clan leader appointed to oversee the interests of the people.
Nahshonנַחְשׁוֹן
Nachshon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "diviner" or "enchanter," referring to a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus. He is a significant figure in the messianic lineage as an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Salmonשַׂלְמוֹן
Salmon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "shining" or "garment." He appears in the genealogy of the Messiah as the son of Nahshon and the father of Boaz.
Boazבֹּעַז
Boaz · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "swiftness" or "in him is strength." He is a pivotal figure in the Old Testament as the husband of Ruth and the great-grandfather of King David, symbolizing God's inclusion of Gentiles in the covenant line.
Obedעוֹבֵד
Obed · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "servant" or "worshipper." He was the son of Boaz and Ruth, serving as the grandfather of King David and a link in the messianic line.
Jesseיִשַׁי
Yishay · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "God exists" or "gift of God." He was the father of King David and is frequently referred to in prophecy as the "root" or "stump" from which the Messiah, the Branch, would spring.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bekor · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A status of priority and inheritance in ancient Israelite culture, traditionally entitled to a double portion of the father's estate and leadership of the family. Theologically, it is often associated with the chosen status of God's people or the preeminence of Christ.
Davidדָּוִד
David · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "beloved" or "darling." He is the central kingly figure of the Old Testament, a man after God's own heart, and the covenantal ancestor through whom the Messiah (the Son of David) would descend.
