cursedקָלַל
qalal · Hebrew Verb
To invoke judgment, divine wrath, or evil upon someone. In biblical contexts, this is often a hostile speech act intended to cause harm or declare a person's ruin.
servantsעֶבֶד
ʿebed · Hebrew Noun
Refers to individuals who serve a monarch, often implying loyalty, military function, or administrative role. In a biblical context, it frequently denotes a position of responsibility under a higher authority, ultimately pointing to humanity's relationship to God.
mighty menגִּבּוֹר
gibbôr · Hebrew Noun
Elite warriors or champions, noted for their strength, courage, and military prowess. Often serving as the king's inner circle or personal guard, they represented the military might of the nation.
cursedקָלַל
qalal · Hebrew Verb
The act of invoking evil or misfortune upon someone, often involving malicious speech. In a legal or covenantal context, it was considered a serious offense that could bring divine judgment.
man of bloodאִישׁ דָּמִים
ʾîš dāmîm · Hebrew Noun phrase
A designation for one who has shed blood unjustly or through violence, carrying a connotation of moral guilt and divine judgment. It marks a person as one who has violated the sanctity of life.
worthless manבְּלִיַּעַל
beliyyaʿal · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A term used to describe someone who is morally bankrupt, useless, or rebellious against God and order. It often characterizes those who lack respect for authority or divine standards.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of God, YHWH, revealing His covenantal character, holiness, and sovereignty. He is the active Agent in history who judges, delivers, and maintains the integrity of His promises.
kingdomמַמְלָכָה
mamlakâ · Hebrew Noun
The supreme authority or jurisdiction over a people, often viewed as a divine trust. In the Old Testament, the king was the Lord's anointed representative, accountable to God for the governance of His people.
dead dogכֶלֶב מֵת
keleb mēt · Hebrew Noun phrase
A term of extreme contempt, used to diminish someone's status to the lowest possible level. It signifies worthlessness, impurity, and social exclusion.
Beholdהִנֵּה
hinneh · Hebrew Interjection
A term of address often used to draw attention to a significant event or truth; it signals that the speaker is about to make a profound observation or command.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a male child or descendant; in the Bible, it can also refer to a protégé or one who is spiritually or covenantally connected to an elder figure.
Benjaminiteיְמִינִי
yemini · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One belonging to the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe of Israel, which historically held a complex relationship with the kingship of Judah.
curseקָלַל
qalal · Hebrew Verb
To speak evil against someone; in a biblical context, it often involves invoking divine judgment or expressing hatred and contempt, sometimes functioning as a spiritual or verbal attack.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and active involvement in the history of His people.
wrongעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
An act or state that is morally wrong, wicked, or an injury inflicted upon someone; it often carries the weight of injustice or oppression.
goodטּוֹב
tob · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A term describing the manifestation of God's favor or His response to those who suffer injustice; it is often connected to the theological belief that God is a rewarder of those who endure trials.
