bring nearקָרַב
qārab · Hebrew Verb
To bring into a close, covenantal relationship or to summon into the presence of God for a specific purpose or service. It implies a formal setting apart for a duty.
priestsכָּהֵן
kōhēn · Hebrew Noun
Those chosen by God to act as mediators between Him and the people, responsible for offering sacrifices and performing ritual duties in the sanctuary.
holy garmentsקֹדֶשׁ
qōdeš · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Items or objects separated from common or profane use and dedicated exclusively to the service and presence of God; representing purity and set-apartness.
gloryכָּבוֹד
kābôd · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the manifestation of God’s majesty, weightiness, and honor. In a priestly context, it reflects the dignity of the office that mediates the presence of the glorious God.
beautyתִּפְאָרָה
tip̄’ārâ · Hebrew Noun
An aesthetic quality that reflects the majesty, order, and splendor of God's creation and His sanctuary. It signifies the beauty of holiness in service to the Lord.
spirit of skillחָכְמָה רוּחַ
rûaḥ ḥokmâ · Hebrew Noun phrase
An inner empowerment or divine gifting bestowed by God upon individuals, enabling them to perform specific tasks—often artistic or craftsmanship-related—that contribute to the fulfillment of His purposes.
consecrateקָדַשׁ
qādaš · Hebrew Verb
The act of officially setting someone or something apart as sacred and exclusively devoted to God's service, often involving a ritual or symbolic investiture.
ephodאֵפוֹד
’ēp̄ôḏ · Hebrew Noun
A specific priestly vestment, usually a vest-like garment, that held the Urim and Thummim, symbolizing the priest's responsibility to bear the people before God.
fine twined linenבּוּץ שֵׁשׁ
šēš mēšārîm · Hebrew Noun
A high-quality, pure white material made from flax, representing the purity and righteousness required for approaching a holy God in worship.
ephodאֵפוֹד
’ephod · Hebrew Noun
A priestly garment worn by the High Priest, functioning as a sacred vestment that symbolized his role as an intercessor and representative of the nation before God.
goldזָהָב
zahav · Hebrew Noun
A precious metal often representing divinity, glory, purity, and the worth of that which belongs to God in the sanctuary.
fine twined linenבּוּץ
buts · Hebrew Noun
A high-quality, white, woven fabric often associated with purity, righteousness, and the holiness required in the presence of God.
onyx stonesשֹׁהַם
shoham · Hebrew Noun
A black, banded gemstone, often associated with strength and permanence; here, it signifies the enduring covenant relationship between God and the tribes of Israel.
sons of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra’el · Hebrew Noun
The collective body of God’s people descended from the patriarch Jacob, chosen by God as His covenant people to be a light to the nations.
engraveפָּתַח
pathach · Hebrew Verb
The act of carving or cutting, which signifies a permanent, indelible record or identification, often used metaphorically for God’s seal upon His people.
signetsחוֹתָם
chotham · Hebrew Noun
A personal seal used in the ancient Near East to authenticate documents or signify ownership, authority, and status. It was often worn as a ring or necklace, signifying the identity and legal standing of the owner.
ephodאֵפוֹד
ephod · Hebrew Noun
A garment worn by the High Priest, functioning as a primary vestment of his office. It was a sophisticated, apron-like piece connected by shoulder straps, which supported the breastpiece and symbolized the priest's role in bearing the burdens and representation of the people before God.
remembranceזִכָּרוֹן
zikkaron · Hebrew Noun
A formal, liturgical object or act intended to bring a person, event, or covenant before God for divine notice or action. It signifies that the object or person is under God’s care, ownership, or covenantal promise.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His eternal, self-existent nature. It is the name He revealed to Moses, emphasizing His faithfulness to His covenant promises.
