LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Moses; it signifies His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which God identifies Himself as the redeemer of Israel.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Proper Noun
In the Hebrew Bible, this term (Elohim) denotes the one true God, emphasizing His power, majesty, and creative authority. It is used to establish His sovereignty over the Israelites.
slaveryעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
The term denotes a physical or mental state of bondage or servitude, often used metaphorically for captivity to sin. In this context, it refers to the historical oppression of Israel in Egypt.
godsאֱלֹהִים
elohim · Hebrew Noun
A reference to any deity, power, or object of worship that competes with the exclusive devotion owed to the true God. The command prohibits acknowledging or elevating any other entity to the status of a god.
carved imageפֶּסֶל
pesel · Hebrew Noun
An idol or physical representation intended to represent God or a divine being. The prohibition prevents the attempt to contain, manipulate, or localize the presence of the infinite God through created materials.
jealousקַנָּא
qanna · Hebrew Adjective
A state of emotional intensity regarding a covenantal relationship; when applied to God, it signifies His righteous zeal for His own honor and His demand for exclusive loyalty from His people. It is an expression of His protective, holy love.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
A moral wrong, perversity, or guilt resulting from conscious violation of God's law. It carries the weight of both the act and the resulting consequence or punishment that requires divine justice.
bow downשָׁחָה
shachah · Hebrew Verb
To bow down in a physical act of submission or worship; it implies total surrender, humility, and recognition of the authority and deity of the one being worshipped.
serveעָבַד
abad · Hebrew Verb
To labor, work, or perform acts of religious devotion. In a theological sense, it describes the totality of service and allegiance offered to God (or an idol) as one's master.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
chesed · Hebrew Noun
A covenant-keeping, faithful, and loyal love, often associated with God’s commitment to His people, implying reliability and grace.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
A divine charge or instruction given by God to His people to guide their behavior and reflect His holiness, rooted in His authority as Creator and Redeemer.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, YHWH, revealing His self-existence, eternity, and covenant relationship with His people.
in vainשָׁוְא
shav' · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Empty, worthless, or deceitful; in a religious context, it refers to using God’s name in a way that lacks reverence, sincerity, or purpose, essentially stripping it of its holiness.
hold guiltlessנָקָה
naqah · Hebrew Verb
To cause to be clear of guilt or punishment; the refusal of God to excuse or leave unpunished those who violate His commands.
