evilרַע
raʿ · Hebrew Adjective
In the biblical context, evil denotes actions, attitudes, or states of being that are contrary to God’s nature, character, or revealed will. It is a fundamental deviation from the moral standard established by the Creator.
humble himselfכָּנַע
kanaʿ · Hebrew Verb
To humble oneself before God or His representatives is to acknowledge one's total dependence upon Him, recognizing His sovereignty and authority. It is the opposite of pride, involving a posture of submission and openness to correction.
rebelledמָרַד
marad · Hebrew Verb
To rebel is to break a covenant, defy authority, or turn away from established loyalty, particularly regarding God’s commands or oaths made in His name. It represents a willful act of disobedience and betrayal.
stiffened his neckקָשָׁה עֹרֶף
qashah ʿoreph · Hebrew Noun phrase
A metaphor for stubbornness and willful disobedience; it describes a refusal to submit to divine authority, akin to an ox refusing to be guided by the yoke. It signifies a persistent resistance to God's will.
hardened his heartחָזַק לֵבָב
chazaq lebab · Hebrew Verb phrase
Biblically, the heart is the center of the intellect, will, and emotions. To harden it is to become unresponsive to God, resistant to His truth, and intentionally unyielding, resulting in a state of moral and spiritual insensitivity.
unfaithfulמָעַל
maʿal · Hebrew Verb
Unfaithfulness in Scripture signifies a breach of covenant, acting treacherously, or apostasy. It implies acting in a way that violates a sacred trust or commitment, especially the covenant relationship between God and His people.
abominationsתּוֹעֵבָה
toʿebah · Hebrew Noun
These refer to religious practices, idols, or behaviors belonging to pagan nations that are diametrically opposed to the law of God. They are detestable to the Lord because they promote idolatry and moral decay.
pollutedטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Verb
To pollute is to make something common, unclean, or profane that has been set apart (consecrated) for the Lord's use. It involves desecrating what is holy, often through idolatry or moral impurity.
compassionחָמַל
chamal · Hebrew Verb
A term describing God’s deep, tender, and empathetic love for His people. It is characterized by active concern, pity, and a desire to spare or deliver those He has chosen, despite their sin.
wrathחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
An intense, active emotion or action of righteous indignation and holy judgment against sin, consistently displayed by God in Scripture.
prophetsנָבִיא
nabiy · Hebrew Noun
An individual or group called by God to proclaim His divine message, warn against sin, and call the people to repentance and faithfulness to the covenant.
remedyמַרְפֵּא
marpe · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term often translated as 'healing' or 'cure,' used in a theological sense to denote the impossibility of spiritual recovery or forgiveness when a people have reached a state of hardened, unrepentant rebellion.
