concubineפִּילֶגֶשׁ
pilegesh · Hebrew Noun
Refers to a woman who was a secondary wife or a woman of lower social status in an ancient Near Eastern household. While distinct from a primary wife, concubines were recognized in the lineage of families, particularly in the patriarchal narratives of Israel.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A familial term describing a male offspring or descendant, often used in genealogies to establish lineage, inheritance rights, and covenantal connection.
wifeאִשָּׁה
ishshah · Hebrew Noun
A female spouse joined to a husband in covenantal union; in biblical genealogy, it denotes maternal lineage within a family line.
brotherאָח
ach · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a male sibling sharing the same parents or lineage; in genealogies, it often refers to clan members or close tribal relations.
called his nameקָרָא
qara shem · Hebrew Verb
A legal and social act of naming a child, signifying authority, identity, and frequently the parent's perception of God's providence or the child's destiny.
sisterאָחוֹת
achoth · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a female sibling; in the context of genealogies, it highlights the inclusion of women in the historical record of a tribe or clan.
mournedאָבַל
abal · Hebrew Verb
A state of extreme sorrow or grief, typically following a death, often expressed through visible cultural practices like weeping, wearing sackcloth, or fasting. In a biblical context, it is a human reaction to loss that is often accompanied by community support.
comfortנָחַם
nacham · Hebrew Verb
To strengthen, encourage, or console someone in distress. In the Old Testament, this often involves physical presence and words of support to help someone cope with loss or calamity.
disasterרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
A term often signifying misfortune, calamity, or evil. It represents an adverse event or state of affairs that brings suffering, frequently interpreted in Scripture as the result of a fallen world or specific judgment.
houseבַּיִת
bayith · Hebrew Noun
A structure constructed for living, protection, or legacy. In a cultural sense, it denotes the descendants and the continuation of a family line, often used synonymously with a clan, tribe, or dynasty.
daughterבַּת
bath · Hebrew Noun
A female descendant, often implying a position of lower status or protection in ancient patriarchal society. The term is also used to refer to cities (e.g., "daughter of Zion"), denoting the inhabitants or the city itself as a personified entity.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew word for 'son' (ben) is used to denote direct male descendants, family lineage, or membership within a tribe or clan. It is foundational to the genealogical structures of the Old Testament.
possessionsאֲחֻזָּה
achuzzah · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to land, livestock, or property held by an individual, family, or tribe. It signifies the inheritance granted by God to the Israelites within the Promised Land.
settlementsבָּנָה
banah · Hebrew Noun
A general term for places where people reside; in the context of the tribal allotments, these refer to smaller dependent villages or suburban areas surrounding a main city.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The primary patriarch, formerly named Jacob, whom God renamed 'Israel.' The term represents the collective identity of the twelve tribes as God's chosen people.
Josephיוֹסֵף
Yosef · Hebrew Proper Noun
A reference to the descendants of Joseph, specifically the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who received a double portion in the inheritance of the Promised Land.
