Woeהוֹי
hoy · Hebrew Interjection
An interjection used by prophets to announce impending judgment, divine displeasure, or deep sorrow. It signifies that those addressed are under a curse due to their rebellion against God.
at easeשַׁאֲנָן
sha'anan · Hebrew Adjective
A state of self-satisfied comfort or apathy. In a biblical context, it often refers to a dangerous lack of spiritual vigilance or dependence on earthly security rather than God.
Zionצִיּוֹן
Tsiyon · Hebrew Noun
The citadel of Jerusalem; used symbolically in the Prophets to represent the people of God, the place of His presence, and the center of spiritual authority.
feel secureבָּטַח
batach · Hebrew Verb
The state of being free from danger or fear. When misplaced, it implies arrogance, self-reliance, or a false sense of security that ignores impending divine judgment.
notable menנְקִבֵי
neqebey · Hebrew Noun
A designation for those who hold positions of authority, influence, or prominence within a society. Frequently, Scripture warns against these leaders when their status leads to pride and oppression.
house of Israelבֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל
beyth Yisra'el · Hebrew Noun phrase
A term denoting the people of God, descended from Jacob, chosen to be a light to the nations and to live in covenant relationship with Yahweh.
day of disasterרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
A catastrophic event, often referring to divine judgment, war, or the end of a nation’s prosperity. It is the consequence of persistent sin and disobedience to God's law.
violenceחָמָס
chamas · Hebrew Noun
A reference to the exercise of power through injustice, exploitation, or physical force. It is strictly forbidden in the Law, as God is a God of justice and righteousness.
idle songsפָּרַט
parat · Hebrew Verb
A term used in music or poetry, often referring to songs that are trivial, frivolous, or lacking in spiritual substance. It denotes a mind occupied with earthly pleasure rather than the glory of God.
wineיַיִן
yayin · Hebrew Noun
The fermented juice of grapes, often used in scripture as a symbol of joy, celebration, and God's blessing, but frequently condemned when associated with excess, drunkenness, or escapism.
anointסוּךְ
suk · Hebrew Verb
The action of applying oil to the skin, which in biblical times served for health, grooming, and luxury, and was also used symbolically in rituals of consecration to God.
ruinשֵׁבֶר
sheber · Hebrew Noun
A catastrophic collapse or destruction, often used to describe the moral, social, or spiritual downfall of a nation or an individual as a result of divine judgment.
Josephיוֹסֵף
Yoseph · Hebrew Proper Noun
A covenant name for Israel's ancestor, often used in the prophets to refer to the Northern Kingdom or the entire covenant nation, representing the people to whom God gave His promises.
exileגָּלוּת
galut · Hebrew Noun
A forced removal from one's home or land, often serving as a divine punishment for covenant unfaithfulness, signifying loss, judgment, and displacement.
revelryמִרְזַח
mirzach · Hebrew Noun
Boisterous, unrestrained merrymaking or partying, often used in scripture to describe a godless or thoughtless celebration that ignores God's ways or coming judgment.