Abibאָבִיב
abib · Hebrew Noun
The first month of the Hebrew calendar, occurring in the spring, marking the time of Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage. It symbolizes a new beginning and the inception of Israel as a covenant nation.
Passoverפֶּסַח
pesach · Hebrew Noun
A primary festival instituted by God to commemorate the sparing of the firstborn of Israel during the final plague in Egypt. It functions as a foundational type for Christ's sacrifice as the perfect Passover Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting the covenantal, personal name of God, YHWH. It implies His self-existence, eternal faithfulness, and His active presence in the history of His people.
unleavened breadמַצָּה
matstsah · Hebrew Noun
Biblically, bread prepared without leaven (yeast/fermentation agent). It represents purity, holiness, and the haste with which God's people were to leave behind the corruption of their past.
bread of afflictionעֹנִי
oni · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the hardship and suffering experienced by the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. In the context of the Passover, it serves as a historical reminder of God's grace in delivering His people from intense distress.
leavenשְׂאֹר
seor · Hebrew Noun
Biblically, this often symbolizes corruption, sin, or malice. In the context of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, it represents the elements of the old life or sinful influence that must be removed from the community of God.
placeמָקוֹם
maqom · Hebrew Noun
The central place where God ordained for His presence to be localized in a unique way, eventually identified as the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem. It emphasizes the centralization of worship to maintain the holiness and unity of the covenant people.
nameשֵׁם
shem · Hebrew Noun
In the Old Testament, the name of God represents His character, authority, reputation, and presence. Having His name "dwell" in a place signifies that He has placed His divine authority and real presence there for His people to approach Him.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His covenantal faithfulness and eternal self-existence. It is the name by which God is uniquely known to His people.
dwellשָׁכַן
shakan · Hebrew Verb
A divine act of placing one's presence or reputation in a specific location; it signifies God’s covenantal commitment to be accessible to His people for worship and fellowship.
Passover sacrificeפֶּסַח
pesach · Hebrew Noun
A memorial observance commanded by God to commemorate the deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ as the true Passover Lamb.
unleavened breadמַצָּה
matzah · Hebrew Noun
Bread made without yeast, symbolizing purity, holiness, and the haste of Israel’s departure from Egypt; in the New Testament, it represents the removal of sin from the believer's life.
solemn assemblyעֲצָרָה
atzereth · Hebrew Noun
A special gathering of the people for religious purposes, often involving a cessation of labor to focus entirely on the worship and instruction of God.
