Pharaohפַּרְעֹה
par‘ōh · Hebrew Noun
The title for the monarch of Egypt; in the Bible, it represents a world power that often stood in contrast to or exerted influence over Israel.
godsאֱלֹהִים
’ĕlōhîm · Hebrew Noun
A divine being or object of worship, often associated with false deities that compete with the one true God for the devotion of His people.
heartלֵבָב
lēbāb · Hebrew Noun
In the biblical context, the heart is the center of a person's intellect, will, emotions, and moral decision-making; it is the seat of a person's true character and devotion.
wholly trueשָׁלֵם
šālēm · Hebrew Adjective
To be entirely devoted, sincere, or undivided in one's commitment; in a religious context, it refers to a life fully consecrated to God without wavering.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the Creator and Redeemer God, revealed to Israel; it signifies His faithfulness, presence, and authority as the only true God.
Ashtorethעַשְׁתֹּרֶת
‘aštōret · Hebrew Proper Noun
A female deity worshipped by various Canaanite and surrounding nations, often associated with fertility, war, and sexual rituals.
abominationשִׁקּוּץ
šiqqûṣ · Hebrew Noun
Something detestable, loathsome, or morally repulsive to God, particularly used in reference to idols and the practices associated with idolatry.
Milcomמִלְכֹּם
milkōm · Hebrew Proper Noun
The primary national deity of the Ammonites, frequently condemned in the Bible for the child sacrifices offered to him.
evilרַע
ra' · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A moral or spiritual wrong; that which is displeasing, disagreeable, or injurious in the eyes of God. It signifies a departure from God's character and standard.
high placeבָּמָה
bamah · Hebrew Noun
A place of worship, usually on a hill or elevated ground. While sometimes used for Yahweh worship, they became closely associated with idolatry and pagan practices in Israel.
abominationשִׁקּוּץ
shiqquwts · Hebrew Noun
A detestable thing, especially an idol or an act related to idolatry. It denotes something that is morally or ritually repugnant to God.
sacrificedזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
The act of presenting an offering or gift, often associated with slaughtering animals for the purpose of worship, atonement, or communion with a deity.
angryאָנַף
anaph · Hebrew Verb
A strong emotion of displeasure or righteous indignation, particularly from God in response to human rebellion, sin, or covenant unfaithfulness.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
The seat of the intellect, will, emotions, and moral character. In Scripture, it represents the core of the person where decisions are made and loyalties are formed.
commandedצַו
tsavah · Hebrew Noun
An authoritative instruction or directive given by a superior (usually God) to a subordinate. It carries the weight of moral obligation and the requirement of obedience.
other godsאֱלֹהִים
elohim · Hebrew Noun
Divine beings other than the one true God, often represented by idols. Worship of these is considered spiritual adultery and a violation of the covenant.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence as the Redeemer of His people.
covenantבְּרִית
berith · Hebrew Noun
A formal, binding agreement between God and His people, establishing a relationship defined by God’s promises and man’s corresponding obligation of obedience.
statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
Divine decrees, ordinances, or established laws given by God to guide the conduct of His people and reflect His moral character.
tearקָרַע
qara' · Hebrew Verb
To seize, take, or pull apart, often used in judgment to describe the removal of authority, blessing, or land from a disobedient ruler or nation.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A representative of the king, often serving in a subordinate or ministerial capacity; also used to describe a humble relationship of service toward God (as in 'servant of the LORD').
Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַם
Yerushalayim · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
The royal city of Judah, chosen by God as the location for His temple and the center of true worship; it symbolizes God’s presence among His people.
