the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, faithfulness, and eternal nature. It is the name by which God is uniquely known in His redemptive relationship with His people.
God Almightyאֵל שַׁדָּי
El Shaddai · Hebrew Noun phrase
The divine title emphasizing God's omnipotence and sufficiency as the One who sustains, protects, and fulfills His promises to the patriarchs.
covenantבְּרִית
berit · Hebrew Noun
A formal, binding agreement between God and His people, initiated by God's grace, wherein He promises blessings and requires faithfulness. It defines the relationship between God and His people.
sojournersמְגוּרִים
megurim · Hebrew Noun
One who dwells in a land that is not their own, often without full rights of citizenship; it signifies a state of being temporary, expectant, or waiting for a permanent inheritance.
groaningנְאָקָה
ne'aqah · Hebrew Noun
A deep, painful cry or utterance of distress, often signaling the intense suffering of a people under oppression and their appeal to God for relief.
rememberedזָכַר
zachar · Hebrew Verb
In a biblical context, it refers to God's active decision to keep His promises or attend to the needs of His people; it implies divine intervention and faithfulness to His word.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel, emphasizing His self-existence, faithfulness, and eternal nature. It is the name through which God enters into a personal relationship with His people.
burdensסֵבֶל
sebel · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the heavy, oppressive labors or forced tasks imposed upon someone, often used in Scripture to describe the crushing weight of sin, bondage, or servitude to worldly powers.
deliverנָצַל
natsal · Hebrew Verb
To rescue, set free, or snatch away from danger or bondage. It implies an act of divine intervention where God acts to preserve His people from external threats or captivity.
slaveryעֲבֹדָה
abodah · Hebrew Noun
Describes the state of being a slave or under involuntary servitude. Biblically, it symbolizes the condition of humanity captive to sin or oppressive earthly powers, requiring divine liberation.
redeemגָּאַל
ga'al · Hebrew Verb
To buy back or liberate someone from slavery or a debt by paying a price. In theology, it points to God’s act of purchasing His people for Himself through His power and, ultimately, through the sacrifice of Christ.
outstretched armזְרוֹעַ נְטוּיָה
zeroa netuyah · Hebrew Phrase
An anthropomorphic expression denoting God's active, demonstrated power and sovereign authority in history. It signifies that God is not a distant deity but one who moves decisively to intervene on behalf of His people.
great acts of judgmentשְׁפָטִים גְּדֹלִים
shepatim gedolim · Hebrew Phrase
God's judicial acts where He executes justice against oppression and evil. These displays of sovereignty demonstrate His character and His commitment to His covenantal promises.
peopleעַם
am · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the covenant relationship where God sets apart a specific group of people as His own special possession. It implies a mutual relationship of protection, service, and allegiance between the Creator and His covenant community.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun/Title
A legally binding agreement between God and His people, characterized by God’s initiative and promise to be their God. It provides the foundation for the believer's identity and security.
