LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God in the Old Testament, representing His personal, self-existent, and faithful nature toward His people.
exaltedרוּם
rum · Hebrew Verb
The action of raising someone to a high position, rank, or status, often implying divine sovereignty and favor in appointing individuals to leadership roles.
leaderנָגִיד
nagid · Hebrew Noun
A person appointed to preside over, guide, and protect a community or nation, bearing the responsibility of representing divine authority to the people.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
A set of divine instructions or moral requirements given by God to His people to govern their conduct and ensure a right relationship with Him.
evilרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
An action that is morally wrong, wicked, or contrary to the will and character of God, representing a departure from holiness.
metal imagesמַסֵּכָה
massekah · Hebrew Noun
Divine objects or idols crafted from metal, which function as false substitutes for the true God, frequently associated with apostasy and spiritual infidelity.
provoking me to angerכַּעַס
ka'as · Hebrew Noun
A strong emotional reaction from God caused by human sin, disobedience, or idolatry, signifying His holiness and intolerance for rebellion against His covenant.
harmרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
A comprehensive term for calamity, distress, or divine judgment poured out as a consequence of persistent rebellion and covenant violation.
cut offכָּרַת
karath · Hebrew Verb
To completely destroy, terminate, or remove, often used in prophetic contexts to describe the total end of a family line or dynasty due to divine judgment.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence as the I AM. He is the God of the covenant, the deliverer, and the righteous Judge.
belonging to Jeroboamלְיָרָבְעָם
le-yarov'am · Hebrew Noun/Prepositional phrase
A term denoting belonging to a specific lineage, house, or clan; here it marks those under the judgment pronounced against the house of Jeroboam.
the LORD has spoken itדִּבֶּר יְהוָה
dibber YHWH · Hebrew Verb/Noun phrase
A formal pronouncement or message from God, carrying His absolute authority and guarantee of fulfillment. It signifies that what God has declared will certainly come to pass.
graveקֶבֶר
qeber · Hebrew Noun
In the Bible, a sign of dignity and a place of rest for the dead; to be denied burial was considered a profound dishonor and a sign of divine judgment.
something pleasingדָּבָר טוֹב
davar tov · Hebrew Noun/Adjective phrase
Refers to that which is acceptable, right, or morally upright in the sight of God. It implies an alignment with God's moral character or a heart that seeks to honor Him.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The standard designation for God's chosen people, denoting their covenant relationship with Him as the descendants of Jacob (Israel).
cut offהִכְרִית
hikhrit · Hebrew Verb
A common biblical motif for divine judgment on an individual or dynasty, signifying the removal of their power and their existence as a ruling family.
strikeנָגַף
nagaph · Hebrew Verb
To smite, strike, or plague; often used of divine intervention in history to execute judgment or discipline upon a nation or individual.
root upנָתַשׁ
natash · Hebrew Verb
To uproot or tear out; a strong image of divine judgment where God removes a people from their land, signifying the end of their established peace and possession.
good landאֲדָמָה טוֹבָה
adamah tovah · Hebrew Noun/Adjective phrase
The physical territory promised by God to the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) as an eternal inheritance for Israel. It is the place of God's presence and covenant blessing.
scatterזָרָה
zarah · Hebrew Verb
To disperse or cast away; frequently used to describe the exile of Israel as a punishment for their covenant unfaithfulness.
Asherimאֲשֵׁרָה
Asherim · Hebrew Noun
Cultic symbols or sacred wooden pillars dedicated to the goddess Asherah, representing idolatrous worship that was strictly forbidden in Israel's covenant with Yahweh.
provoking... to angerכָּעַס
ka'as · Hebrew Verb/Noun concept
A state of righteous indignation by God against sin and covenant rebellion. It highlights the serious nature of idolatry as a direct affront to God's holiness.
sinsחַטָּאֹות
chatta'ot · Hebrew Noun
An offense against God, either by violating His revealed law (Torah) or by failing to meet His standards of righteousness, resulting in separation from Him. In the context of Israel, it often refers to corporate unfaithfulness, especially idolatry.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
Refers to the covenant community of God's people, the descendants of Jacob. It represents both the historical nation and, in broader theological context, those who belong to God's chosen family.