LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, revealing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which He makes Himself known to Israel.
tabernacleמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
A portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites in the wilderness to serve as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. It symbolized God's holiness and His commitment to live in the midst of Israel.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel moed · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A designated place where God met with Moses and His people, signifying His accessibility and desire for fellowship with Israel through appointed mediators and sacrifices.
ark of the testimonyאָרוֹן עֵדוּת
aron edut · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The sacred wooden chest overlaid with gold that contained the tablets of the Law (the Ten Commandments). It served as the footstool of God's throne and the place where His glory manifested above the mercy seat.
veilפָּרֹכֶת
paroket · Hebrew Noun
A heavy curtain used to separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle, symbolizing the holiness of God and the barrier between a sinful humanity and His presence.
tableשֻׁלְחָן
shulchan · Hebrew Noun
A piece of tabernacle furniture designed to hold the bread of the Presence, representing the sustaining provision of God and the communal fellowship He shared with the twelve tribes of Israel.
lampstandמְנוֹרָה
menorah · Hebrew Noun
A gold lampstand with seven lamps, designed to provide light in the Holy Place. It symbolizes the light of God's truth, His guidance, and His presence among His people.
golden altar for incenseמִזְבַּח הַקְּטֹרֶת
mizbe'ach ha-qetoret · Hebrew Noun Phrase
An altar dedicated specifically for the burning of incense, located before the veil. The rising smoke symbolizes the prayers of the saints ascending as a pleasing aroma before God.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure used for animal sacrifices to God, symbolizing the necessity of atonement for sin to approach a holy God. It signifies both judgment against sin and the provision of substitutionary sacrifice.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A reference to the animal sacrifices offered to God, primarily representing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper's life to God, as well as atonement for sin.
tabernacleמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
The portable dwelling place of God’s presence among His people Israel. It served as the central location for worship, revelation, and the manifestation of the glory of the Lord.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel moed · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The place where God met with Moses to speak with him; it represents the intersection of God's holiness and His gracious desire to dwell among His people.
basinכִּיּוֹר
kiyyor · Hebrew Noun
A vessel used for ritual washing and purification, symbolizing the need for the priest to be clean from defilement before entering God's presence or performing holy duties.
courtחָצֵר
chatser · Hebrew Noun
The demarcated, holy space surrounding the tabernacle, separating the sacred area of God’s presence from the common space of the Israelite camp.
anointing oilשֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה
shemen hamishchah · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The perfumed oil used in the Old Testament to mark people or objects as set apart specifically for God's use, symbolizing the presence and empowering of the Holy Spirit.
consecrateקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To declare or set something apart as holy for God’s exclusive use; it involves a formal process of purification and dedication to remove it from common or profane use.
holyקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
The state of being set apart for God, characterized by moral purity and separation from sin. It describes God's nature and anything that belongs to Him.
most holyקֹדֶשׁ קָדָשִׁים
qodesh qodashim · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A superlative expression denoting the highest degree of holiness, indicating that something or someone is exclusively and uniquely dedicated to the service of the Lord.
anointמָשַׁח
mashach · Hebrew Verb
To smear or rub with oil as a sign of divine selection, empowerment, or setting apart for a holy purpose. It signifies that the object or person belongs to God and is equipped by His Spirit for service.
consecrateקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To make holy or set apart exclusively for God's use. It involves the transition of an object or person from the common/profane realm into the sphere of divine holiness.
tent of meetingמוֹעֵד אֹהֶל
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun phrase
The place of divine revelation and interaction between God and His people, where the presence of the Lord dwelt among the Israelites. It was the central point of worship and atonement.
holy garmentsבֶּגֶד קֹדֶשׁ
beged qodesh · Hebrew Noun phrase
Items of clothing specially designed and set apart for the priests, symbolizing the holiness, dignity, and glory required to approach God in the tabernacle.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A mediator appointed by God to offer sacrifices, make intercession, and perform rituals on behalf of the people, acting as a bridge between a holy God and a sinful nation.
perpetualעוֹלָם
olam · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
That which is everlasting, enduring, or continuing throughout all generations; it refers to a status or covenant that does not expire.
