the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name for God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence as the Redeemer of Israel.
abominationתּוֹעֵבָה
to'ebah · Hebrew Noun
A religious or moral detestation; something that is morally repugnant and offensive to the holiness of God, particularly idolatry.
worthless fellowsבְּלִיַּעַל
beliya'al · Hebrew Noun Phrase
Literally 'sons of Belial' (worthlessness); used to describe wicked, lawless, or base individuals who lead others away from the truth.
devoting it to destructionחָרַם
charam · Hebrew Verb
To set something apart permanently for God as an act of judgment, usually involving total destruction; the object becomes 'holy' to God in the sense that it cannot be reclaimed for common use.
spoilשָׁלָל
shalal · Hebrew Noun
In biblical law, spoils refer to goods, property, or wealth taken from an enemy in war. They were often strictly regulated by God to ensure proper consecration or destruction to prevent greed or idolatry.
whole burnt offeringעוֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrificial act where an animal (or symbolically, property) is completely consumed by fire to the Lord, signifying total devotion, submission, and atonement.
devoted thingsחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
Refers to things or people set apart exclusively for God's use or for complete destruction (devoted to destruction). Once declared 'herem,' it cannot be reclaimed for common use.
fierceness of his angerחֲרוֹן אַף
charon aph · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A strong expression describing God's righteous, burning reaction against sin, rebellion, and covenant-breaking. It is not an emotional loss of control but a settled, holy opposition to evil.
mercyרַחַם
rachamim · Hebrew Noun
Divine favor extended to those who do not deserve it; it involves the withholding of deserved judgment and the active provision of grace and forgiveness.
obeyשָׁמַע
shama · Hebrew Verb
Refers to the act of listening to, accepting, and carrying out the commands of God. It is the primary evidence of covenant loyalty and faith in the Old Testament.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the authoritative, holy, and revealed instructions of God for His people. They represent the objective moral standard by which the covenant community is to live.
rightיָשָׁר
yashar · Hebrew Adjective
Refers to what is ethically, morally, and legally correct in accordance with God's character and requirements. To do what is 'right' is to act in alignment with the covenantal standard.
