hardenedקָשָׁה
qashah · Hebrew Verb
To make firm, stiff, or insensitive; in a theological sense, God sometimes sovereignly strengthens or confirms the existing inclination of an individual's heart to fulfill His divine purposes.
spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
The inner person, including the mind, will, and emotions; it is the center of human decision-making and moral orientation before God.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
The metaphorical "core" of the person; in the Old Testament, it represents the seat of intellect, will, and conscience, where intentions are formed and decisions are made.
obstinateאָמַץ
amats · Hebrew Adjective/Verb
A state of stubbornness, defiance, or willful resistance against instruction or divine providence; it describes a mind or will that has become entrenched in its own path.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence. It is the name by which He made Himself known to Moses at the burning bush.
take possessionיָרַשׁ
yarash · Hebrew Verb
To receive or inherit an allotment, often referring to Israel receiving the Promised Land as a covenantal inheritance from God. It implies claiming legal and physical control over territory given by divine decree.
devoted to destructionחָרַם
charam · Hebrew Verb
The theological concept of 'herem' or total destruction, where a city or people are set apart exclusively for God's judgment and therefore must be completely destroyed to prevent moral and religious corruption.
spoilשָׁלָל
shalal · Hebrew Noun
Goods, property, or valuable items seized as a result of victory in battle, often recognized as a provision provided by God to the victors.
plunderבַּז
baz · Hebrew Noun
Valuable items or property taken from an enemy after a conquest, emphasizing the tangible results of a military triumph granted by the Lord.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of the God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The absolute sovereign ruler of the universe who is recognized as the protector, provider, and covenantal partner of His people.
gaveנָתַן
nathan · Hebrew Verb
To put something under the authority, control, or possession of another; often used in the context of God granting victory in battle to Israel.
handsיָד
yad · Hebrew Noun
A noun denoting the physical hand, often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent power, strength, authority, or agency.
