statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
Formal, written, or decreed regulations/ordinances given by God that clarify and enforce the obligations of the covenant.
cursesקְלָלָה
qelalah · Hebrew Noun
A formal declaration of judgment or adverse consequence resulting from the violation of God's covenantal requirements.
Cursedאָרוּר
arur · Hebrew Adjective
A formal declaration or state of being under divine judgment, exclusion from God's favor, or separation from His covenant blessings due to disobedience. It represents the reversal of blessing.
cityעִיר
iyr · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the collective living area of the community, representing public life, social interaction, and governance. In the covenant context, it is a place where God's judgment is manifest.
fieldשָׂדֶה
sadeh · Hebrew Noun
Agricultural land or open space outside the city walls. It represents the sphere of production, labor, and sustenance, which is subject to the covenant status of the people.
basketטֶנֶא
tene · Hebrew Noun
The physical container used for gathering produce; symbolic of one's economic livelihood, daily sustenance, and the results of one's labor.
kneading bowlמִשְׁאֶרֶת
mish'eret · Hebrew Noun
A vessel used for preparing food, representing domestic security and the basic necessities of life. Its inclusion highlights that judgment touches the most private and foundational aspects of daily existence.
fruit of your wombפְּרִי בֶטֶן
p'ri beten · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to offspring or children. In biblical thought, children are considered a primary blessing from the Lord; therefore, the cursing of the womb signifies the loss of future lineage and hope.
fruit of your groundפְּרִי אַדְמָה
p'ri adamah · Hebrew Noun phrase
Represents the totality of a person's agricultural production and prosperity. When cursed, the land fails to provide the life-sustaining nourishment intended by God.
increase of your herds and the young of your flockשְׁגַר אֲלָפִים / עַשְׁתְּרֹת צֹאן
shegar alaphim / ashtarot tson · Hebrew Noun phrase
Represents wealth, provision, and capital in an agrarian society. Livestock were vital for survival, and their failure signifies economic ruin and divine judgment upon one's stewardship.
when you come in / when you go outבּוֹא / יָצָא
bo / yatsa · Hebrew Verb phrase
Refers to the entirety of one's life activities, daily movements, and engagements. It signifies that there is no aspect of life—public, private, internal, or external—that remains untouched by the consequences of one's covenantal standing.
The LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenant-keeping name of God, who reveals Himself to His people. As the covenant sender, He is the ultimate source of both blessing and judgment.
confusionמְהוּמָה
mehumah · Hebrew Noun
A state of mental and spiritual disarray, panic, or disorder resulting from divine judgment. It describes a condition where one's plans, thoughts, and purposes lose cohesion and effectiveness.
frustrationמִגְעֶרֶת
mig'eret · Hebrew Noun
A state of being rebuked, thwarted, or having one's efforts come to nothing. It reflects the outcome of labor under divine opposition.
destroyed and perishאָבַד
abad · Hebrew Verb
To be brought to nothing, to cease to exist, or to face total ruin. It implies a comprehensive loss, often used for finality of judgment upon individuals or nations.
evil of your deedsרֹעַ
ro'a · Hebrew Noun
Moral failing, wickedness, or acts that are contrary to God’s character and Law. It is the root cause for severing the relationship between the covenant people and God.
forsakenעָזַב
azav · Hebrew Verb
To abandon, leave behind, or cease to follow God. It describes an active turning away from a relationship of fidelity and obedience to the Lord.
