seasonזְמָן
zeman · Hebrew Noun
A fixed or definite period of time, often implying an appointed or appropriate season ordained by God for specific purposes.
timeעֵת
eth · Hebrew Noun
An allotted period, an appointed time, or a specific occasion determined by divine sovereignty for human events.
matterחֵפֶץ
chephets · Hebrew Noun
Anything spoken of, a concern, business, or an affair; in this context, all human activities or experiences under the sun.
heavenשָׁמַיִם
shamayim · Hebrew Noun
The physical sky or the spiritual realm of God’s dwelling; denotes the sphere of God's overarching governance over the earth.
bornיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
The act of bringing forth life; in Scripture, it is recognized as a divine gift and a sovereign act of God’s creation.
dieמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
The cessation of physical life, viewed as the final earthly appointment for humanity due to the fall, yet subject to God's authority.
plantנָטַע
nata' · Hebrew Verb
To sow or establish, used both literally for agriculture and metaphorically for founding, initiating, or establishing a project or legacy.
pluck upעָקַר
aqar · Hebrew Verb
To uproot or tear out; symbolically represents the ending, dismantling, or removal of something previously established.
killהָרַג
harag · Hebrew Verb
The taking of life, which in a biblical context can refer to judicial execution, warfare, or the sinful act of murder, governed by God’s law.
healרָפָא
rapha · Hebrew Verb
The act of restoring to health or soundness; biblically associated with God’s mercy and his power to mend physical and spiritual brokenness.
break downפָּרַץ
parats · Hebrew Verb
To pull down, demolish, or destroy; often used in the context of dismantling buildings, altars, or personal pride and systems.
build upבָּנָה
banah · Hebrew Verb
To build, construct, or establish; often refers to creating structures, but also used figuratively for establishing a family or community.
weepבָּכָה
bakah · Hebrew Verb
To shed tears, often as an expression of grief, lamentation, or intense supplication before God.
laughשָׂחַק
sahaq · Hebrew Verb
A physical expression of joy, gladness, or relief; a common human response to God’s blessings and deliverance.
mournסָפַד
saphad · Hebrew Verb
The outward expression of sorrow, typically involving ritualized grief or lament, often performed in response to loss or national calamity.
danceרָקַד
raqad · Hebrew Verb
A rhythmic movement of the body, usually expressing joy, celebration, or communal worship and praise.
cast awayשָׁלַךְ
shalak · Hebrew Verb
To throw away or disperse; in this context, it may refer to clearing a field of stones to make it arable or a symbolic act of abandoning something.
gatherכָּנַס
kanas · Hebrew Verb
The act of bringing items together into one place; symbolizes consolidation, recovery, or the restoration of what was scattered.
embraceחָבַק
chabaq · Hebrew Verb
To hold closely in the arms; a sign of affection, comfort, reconciliation, or intimacy.
refrainרָחַק
rachaq · Hebrew Verb
To hold back, restrain, or abstain; denotes a conscious choice to avoid a specific action even when that action might be normally desirable or appropriate.
timeעֵת
‘ēt · Hebrew Noun
A specific point or period in time designated by God's sovereign will, characterized by a particular activity or moral necessity. It emphasizes the transient and divinely ordered nature of human experience.
seekבָּקַשׁ
bāqaš · Hebrew Verb
To look for or pursue something with earnest intent. Biblically, it often refers to the search for God, wisdom, or righteousness.
loseאָבַד
’ābad · Hebrew Verb
To lose something, either through negligence, circumstance, or divine providence. In Ecclesiastes, it underscores the inability of humanity to hold onto material possessions or earthly success permanently.
keepשָׁמַר
šāmar · Hebrew Verb
To guard, watch over, or preserve. It reflects the duty to maintain stewardship over what God has provided.
cast awayשָׁלַךְ
šālak · Hebrew Verb
To cast off, throw away, or discard. It represents the necessity of relinquishing items or habits that no longer serve a useful or God-ordained purpose.
tearקָרַע
qāra‘ · Hebrew Verb
To rend or rip asunder. In biblical usage, this is frequently associated with deep mourning, grief, or righteous indignation.
sewתָּפַר
tāpar · Hebrew Verb
To join or mend fabrics together. Metaphorically, it implies restoration, reconciliation, or the act of bringing together what has been divided.
keep silenceחָשָׁה
ḥāšâ · Hebrew Verb
The act of remaining quiet or restraining one’s speech. It is often a sign of wisdom, reverent awe before God, or necessary prudence.
speakדָּבַר
dābar · Hebrew Verb
To express words or declare truth. Biblical speaking carries the weight of moral responsibility and the power to influence others for good or ill.
loveאָהַב
’āhab · Hebrew Verb
A deep affection, covenantal loyalty, and commitment toward God or neighbor. It is characterized by self-sacrifice rather than merely emotional attachment.
hateשָׂנֵא
śānē’ · Hebrew Verb
In this context, it often refers to a strong aversion or the necessary rejection of evil. It signifies a profound contrast to covenantal love.
warמִלְחָמָה
milḥāmâ · Hebrew Noun
Organized armed conflict. Scripture often depicts war as a consequence of a fallen world, sometimes allowed or directed by God as a tool of judgment.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
šālôm · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew concept of wholeness, prosperity, and relational harmony. It is the ideal state of existence in right relationship with God and others.
