eldersזָקֵן
zaqen · Hebrew Noun
The most senior and respected men in a community or tribe, who held administrative and judicial authority in Israel. They represented the people in covenantal matters before God and the king.
ark of the covenantאָרוֹן
aron · Hebrew Noun
A sacred wooden chest overlaid with gold, containing the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It served as the earthly footstool of God's presence and the centerpiece of the covenant relationship between Yahweh and Israel.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of God in the Old Testament, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent, and covenant-keeping nature. It is the name through which God enters into a personal relationship with His people.
Zionצִיּוֹן
tsiyyon · Hebrew Noun
A site originally captured by David from the Jebusites, serving as the political center of the kingdom and, subsequently, the symbolic location of God’s dwelling place among His people.
feastחַג
chag · Hebrew Noun
An appointed time of religious observance, often involving gathering, celebration, and worship, established by God for Israel to remember His works and renew their commitment to Him.
priestsכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A hereditary class set apart from the other tribes to serve in the sanctuary, perform sacrifices, and act as mediators between God and the people through the ministry of the temple.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun phrase
Also known as the tabernacle, this was the portable sanctuary where God manifested His presence among the people in the wilderness, serving as a prototype for the temple.
Levitesלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Noun
Descendants of Levi who were designated to assist the priests in the maintenance of the sanctuary, the transport of the tabernacle, and the musical and logistical aspects of worship.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
The assembly or community of God's people, particularly when gathered for a religious or covenantal purpose to worship or receive instruction.
sacrificingזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
A ritual act of offering animals to God, symbolizing the acknowledgment of sin, the need for atonement, and an expression of devotion, gratitude, or petition.
arkאָרוֹן
aron · Hebrew Noun
A sacred chest serving as the visible sign of God’s presence and a repository for the covenant items; it represents God’s throne on earth.
covenantבְּרִית
berit · Hebrew Noun
A formal, solemn, and binding agreement between God and His people, establishing a relationship of mutual obligation and grace, often initiated by God.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel; He who is self-existent, faithful, and the redeemer of His people.
inner sanctuaryדְּבִיר
debir · Hebrew Noun
The most secluded and sacred part of the tabernacle or temple, symbolizing the immediate presence of God’s glory (Shekinah).
Most Holy Placeקֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים
qodesh ha-qodashim · Hebrew Noun phrase
The Holy of Holies, the earthly place where God manifested His presence above the mercy seat of the ark.
cherubimכְּרוּבִים
kerubim · Hebrew Noun
Celestial beings associated with the throne and presence of God; they serve as guardians of God's holiness and glory.