house of Davidדָּוִד
David · Hebrew Proper Noun
Referring to the royal dynasty established by God through the covenant with David, promising his throne would be established forever. It represents legitimate kingship over God's people.
offer sacrificesזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
A formal act of worship involving the presentation of an animal or grain to God to maintain covenant relationship, seek atonement, or express devotion. In the OT, it was centralized at the place where God chose to put His name.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the I AM, who revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush. It signifies His holiness, covenant faithfulness, and eternal existence.
lordאָדוֹן
adon · Hebrew Noun
A human ruler over a nation, tribe, or group; in a biblical context, it often refers to one who exercises authority over subjects, sometimes used of God as the ultimate Sovereign or, as here, of a political ruler.
calves of goldעֵגֶל
egel · Hebrew Noun
A figurative or literal image created for worship. In the Bible, making "calves" was a direct violation of the Second Commandment, constituting idolatry by attempting to represent or replace the true God with a physical object.
godsאֱלֹהִים
elohim · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew word for gods or divine beings. When used in a polytheistic or idolatrous context, it refers to false objects of worship; when used for the true God, it refers to His supreme power and authority.
sinחַטָּאָה
chattath · Hebrew Noun
Literally 'missing the mark,' sin is any action, thought, or condition that deviates from the standard of God's holy law or His character. It is an act of rebellion or disobedience against the Creator.
high placesבָּמָה
bamah · Hebrew Noun
Places of worship located on elevated ground, often associated with idolatrous practices that were forbidden by God, who commanded that worship be centralized at the place He chose.
priestsכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
Individuals set apart for religious service; under the Mosaic law, this role was exclusively reserved for the tribe of Levi and the descendants of Aaron.
sacrificesזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
The act of presenting an offering or victim to God (or an idol) as an act of worship, atonement, or devotion, often involving the slaying of an animal.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure, typically of stone or earth, upon which offerings and sacrifices are presented to a deity.
calvesעֵגֶל
egel · Hebrew Noun
Images of young bulls, which in the ancient Near East often symbolized fertility or strength; in the biblical context, they represent idolatrous corruption of the worship of Yahweh.
Bethelבֵּית אֵל
Bethel · Hebrew Noun
Literally 'House of God'; a city with significant patriarchal history that Jeroboam transformed into a center of state-sanctioned idolatry.
feastחַג
chag · Hebrew Noun
A designated, recurring time of celebration or religious observance, often commanded by God to commemorate His mighty acts.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
The central internal part of a human being where thoughts, intentions, decisions, and moral character reside; the seat of volition.
offeringsקָטַר
qatar · Hebrew Verb
Voluntarily bringing gifts or animals to be burned or presented to a deity as an act of worship or propitiation.