angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
Biblical terminology for God’s reaction to human rebellion and sin, manifesting His holiness in judgment. It is not a capricious, sinful rage, but a righteous, settled indignation against what is contrary to His nature.
incitedסוּת
suth · Hebrew Verb
Divine, purposeful action whereby God moves or permits human agents to act according to His sovereign plan. In this context, it reflects God’s active management of human history, even when it involves the sinful choices of men.
numberמָנָה
manah · Hebrew Verb
A formal census or registration of the people, often used for military conscription or taxation. In the Old Testament, such counts were restricted by divine law (Exodus 30:12) and often reflected a shift from reliance on God to reliance on human strength.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A title for the supreme human ruler of Israel. God is the true King, but He appointed earthly monarchs to represent His authority and rule His people with justice and dependence upon Him.
from Dan to Beershebaדָּן... בְּאֵר שָׁבַע
Dan ... Be'er Sheba · Hebrew Proper Noun phrase
The phrase "from Dan to Beersheba" acts as a merism (a figure of speech using two extremes to signify the whole). Dan was the northernmost city and Beersheba the southernmost, covering the entirety of the Promised Land.
delightחָפַץ
chaphets · Hebrew Verb
An act of the will or emotions characterized by deep pleasure, satisfaction, or inner approval. In a negative sense, it refers to finding gratification in something that is contrary to God's will or human flourishing.
prevailedחָזַק
chazaq · Hebrew Verb
A Hebrew verb meaning to be strong, to prevail, to gain the victory, or to be superior. It signifies that the king’s decree outweighed the counsel of his advisors.
Gileadגִּלְעָד
Gilead · Hebrew Proper Noun
A geographical region east of the Jordan River known for its fertility and strategic importance; often associated with covenantal inheritance and conflict.
Kadeshקָדֵשׁ
Qadesh · Hebrew Proper Noun
A place name often associated with the wilderness wanderings; it denotes a location of sanctuary, judgment, or boundary.
Danדָּן
Dan · Hebrew Proper Noun
The northernmost city of Israel, often used to define the northern extent of the Promised Land (Dan to Beersheba).
Sidonצִידוֹן
Sidon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A coastal city known in the Bible for its pagan influence and commercial power; historically representing the challenges of living set apart from worldly systems.
Tyreצֹר
Tsor · Hebrew Proper Noun
A fortified city known for its maritime prowess and wealth; frequently used in the prophets as a symbol of pride and inevitable fall.
Negebנֶגֶב
Negeb · Hebrew Proper Noun
An arid, southern region of Israel; symbolically represents the testing ground of faith and the extremity of the land.
Beershebaבְּאֵר שֶׁבַע
Beer-Sheba · Hebrew Proper Noun
The southernmost city of Israel; paired with Dan to mark the full extent of the nation. It is often associated with the patriarchs and covenantal worship.
Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַם
Yerushalayim · Hebrew Proper Noun
The capital of the Davidic kingdom, chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell and the location of the future Temple.
valiant menחַיִל
chayil · Hebrew Noun
Literally "might men" or "warriors"; refers to those qualified and courageous enough to serve in the defense of God's people.
heartלֵב
leb · Hebrew Noun
In Hebrew thought, the seat of the will, intellect, and conscience. It is the core of a person’s moral decision-making.
sinnedחָטָא
chata · Hebrew Verb
A violation of God’s law, a missing of the mark of God’s standard, and a rebellion against His sovereign will. It requires atonement and repentance.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
The moral perversity, guilt, or twistedness associated with an act of sin. It describes the state of being off-center from God's righteousness.
foolishlyסָכַל
sakal · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
An act lacking wisdom or moral discernment; specifically, a disregard for the fear of God or the consequences of one's actions before Him.
LORDיהוה
Yahweh · Hebrew Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, revealing His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and sovereignty. It signifies the self-existent One who enters into a relationship with His people.
prophetנָבִיא
nabi' · Hebrew Noun
A spokesperson for God, chosen to deliver His messages to His people. They functioned as spiritual advisors, rebukers of sin, and revealers of future events under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
seerחֹזֶה
chozeh · Hebrew Noun
A designation for a prophet, emphasizing the supernatural insight or vision given by God to see into the spiritual realm or divine will. It highlights the source of their knowledge as being directly from God.
famineרָעָב
ra'ab · Hebrew Noun
A severe, long-term shortage of food, often used in Scripture as an instrument of divine judgment to call a nation to repentance or as a consequence of national disobedience.
pestilenceדֶּבֶר
deber · Hebrew Noun
A widespread, deadly disease or plague. It is frequently presented as a sudden, supernatural intervention of divine wrath against sin.
mercyחֶסֶד
chesed · Hebrew Noun
The steadfast, loyal, and covenant-keeping love of God. It describes His unfailing commitment to His people, characterized by grace, compassion, and faithfulness even when they are undeserving.
from Dan to Beershebaדָּן...בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע
Dan...Be'er Sheba · Hebrew Proper Noun phrase
A geographic idiom in Israel referring to the entire land, from the northernmost boundary to the southernmost, indicating that no part of the kingdom was exempt.
