grew proudגָּבַהּ
gabah · Hebrew Verb
Refers to an arrogant state of mind that elevates oneself above others or against God; it is the root of rebellion and the opposite of the humble fear of the Lord.
unfaithfulמָעַל
maal · Hebrew Verb
A covenantal term indicating a betrayal of trust, disloyalty, or a breach of faith against God’s commands; it often involves acting against one's known obligations to the Lord.
templeהֵיכָל
hekal · Hebrew Noun
A holy place or building set apart for the worship of God; it serves as the locus of God's presence among His people where atonement and sacrifice occur.
incenseקְטֹרֶת
qetoret · Hebrew Noun
An aromatic substance burned as an offering to God; biblically, it symbolizes prayer and the pleasing aroma of worship ascending to the Lord’s presence.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure where sacrifices or incense were offered to God; it represents the meeting place between God and humanity and the necessity of mediation.
consecratedקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb (Participle)
Individuals set apart or sanctified for holy service to God, specifically to perform priestly duties and offerings; it denotes being reserved exclusively for the Lord’s use.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A place set apart as sacred or holy; it implies being distinct and protected from common or profane use, requiring purity to enter.
censerמַחְתָּה
machtah · Hebrew Noun
A container used for burning and carrying incense, typically used in temple liturgy to offer fragrant smoke before the Lord.
leprosyצָרַעַת
tsaraath · Hebrew Noun
A chronic, loathsome skin condition that rendered a person ritually unclean and often functioned as a sign of divine judgment or separation from the community of God.
struckנָגַף
nagaph · Hebrew Verb
To be smitten or afflicted by God, often as a direct act of divine discipline, judgment, or intervention in human history.
Kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A male monarch, supreme ruler, or sovereign over a people or nation. In the Old Testament, the king was viewed as God's representative, tasked with upholding the covenant and leading the people in obedience to Yahweh.
leperצָרַעַת
tsara'ath · Hebrew Noun
A term historically used in the Bible for various severe skin diseases (Tzara'at). In a spiritual and ceremonial context, it served as a sign of divine judgment or ritual impurity, necessitating separation from the community and the sanctuary of God.
excludedגָּרַע
gara' · Hebrew Verb
To be cut off or removed from a group, fellowship, or a sacred place. Biblically, this often implies the loss of covenantal privileges or presence due to impurity, sin, or disobedience.
house of the LORDבַּיִת/יְהוָה
bayith/YHWH · Hebrew Noun phrase
The sacred place of worship where God’s presence dwelt among His people. It is the center of theocratic life, animal sacrifice, and mediation, where the holy God meets with His people.
