youthנַעַר
na'ar · Hebrew Noun
A young person, often characterized by lack of maturity, experience, or status. In biblical narratives, God often chooses the 'youth' or the weak to demonstrate His power.
disdainedבָּזָה
bazah · Hebrew Verb
To hold in contempt or look down upon something or someone. In a biblical context, it often refers to an arrogant dismissal of God’s instruments or servants.
dogכֶּלֶב
keleb · Hebrew Noun
An animal often used as a term of extreme derision, contempt, or social degradation in the ancient Near East. Being compared to one was a profound insult indicating worthlessness.
cursedקָלַל
qalal · Hebrew Verb
To call down evil upon someone, often involving an appeal to supernatural powers. It is the opposite of a blessing and seeks to invoke divine judgment or harm.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A formal name for the covenant-keeping God of Israel (Yahweh). It represents His authority, His presence, and the power behind the one acting in His name.
hostsצָבָא
tsaba' · Hebrew Noun
A title describing God as the commander of the vast celestial armies or the armies of Israel. It emphasizes God’s absolute sovereignty, power, and military authority over all created reality.
defiedחָרַף
charaph · Hebrew Verb
To taunt, challenge, or show blatant disregard for God or His people. It implies a public and arrogant rejection of divine authority or holiness.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which He is known in relation to His redemption of Israel.
deliverסָגַר
sagar · Hebrew Verb
To hand over, surrender, or grant victory to someone. Biblically, it often denotes God’s sovereign act of giving enemies into the power of His people or vice versa as an act of judgment or discipline.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to the unique, supreme Creator and Ruler of all things. In the context of the Bible, it signifies the one true God who is distinct from, yet intimately involved with, His creation.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The specific designation of the nation of Israel as the people of God's covenant, through whom He reveals His character and purpose to the world. It signifies that the God of the Bible is uniquely identified with this people.
assemblyקָהָל
qahal · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a gathering, congregation, or community. In a biblical context, it frequently refers to the people of God assembled for worship, war, or covenantal purposes.
savesיָשַׁע
yasha · Hebrew Verb
To rescue, preserve, or provide victory, particularly from danger, oppression, or death. Biblically, God is the ultimate Savior who delivers His people from their enemies and, most importantly, from sin and death.
battleמִלְחָמָה
milchamah · Hebrew Noun
An organized, violent conflict between groups. In the Scriptures, battle is often framed as being under God's sovereign control, where the victory belongs to Him regardless of human military strength.
