LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping I AM who revealed Himself to Moses. It signifies God's self-existence, eternal nature, and personal relationship with His people.
Pharaohפַּרְעֹה
Par‘oh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The title used for the monarch of Egypt. In the biblical narrative, Pharaoh represents worldly power in opposition to the kingdom of God and the oppression of His people.
serveעָבַד
‘abad · Hebrew Verb
The action of rendering religious service, worship, or obedience to God. In the context of Exodus, it implies the total release of the Israelites from bondage to fulfill their covenantal duty to God.
plagueנָגַף
nagaph · Hebrew Verb
A divine judgment or calamitous affliction sent by God as a means of correction, warning, or punishment upon those who harden their hearts against Him.
frogsצְפַרְדֵּעַ
tsephardea‘ · Hebrew Noun
An amphibian that served as the agent of God's second plague in Egypt. Culturally, the frog was associated with Heket, an Egyptian deity, making the plague a direct attack on Egyptian idolatry.
Nileיְאֹר
ye’or · Hebrew Noun
The great river of Egypt, vital to the nation's survival, agriculture, and religious life. It is often symbolic of Egypt's pride and self-sufficiency, which God humbles through judgment.
staffמַטֶּה
matteh · Hebrew Noun
A symbol of authority and divine power delegated by God to His servants. It was used by Aaron and Moses to perform signs and wonders, demonstrating God's sovereign control over nature.
stretched outנָטָה
natah · Hebrew Verb
The act of extending or reaching out with the hand, often signifying the exercise of authority, power, or divine intervention through a human agent. In this context, it marks the initiation of a sign or plague commanded by God.
magiciansחַרְטֹם
chartom · Hebrew Noun
Individuals characterized by their ability to perform supernatural or occult feats, often utilizing forbidden spiritual powers, demonic influence, or illusion to mimic the signs of God. In the context of the exodus, they represent the opposition of Egyptian pagan power to the power of Yahweh.
secret artsלָטִים
latim · Hebrew Noun
Hidden or mysterious practices, often implying occult or sorcerous activity used to achieve supernatural effects. These are distinguished from the divine miracles performed by God's servants, often suggesting a dependence on dark, created, or deceptive spiritual forces.
Pleadעָתַר
athar · Hebrew Verb
To entreat, beg, or intercede on behalf of others before God. It signifies a humble request for God’s mercy or intervention in a situation of distress or judgment.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, YHWH. It signifies the self-existent, eternal, personal, and faithful Creator who reveals Himself to His people and fulfills His covenant promises.
sacrificeזָבַח
zabach · Hebrew Verb
A religious act of presenting an animal or offering to God, signifying worship, atonement for sin, or the dedication of one’s life. It involves the surrender of something of value to the Creator to honor His holiness and seek His favor.
cut offכָּרַת
karath · Hebrew Verb
To terminate, end, or destroy something, often implying the removal of a judgment or plague. In a theological sense, it relates to the cessation of divine wrath or the interruption of a life-threatening circumstance.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The supreme, incomparable nature of the God of Israel. It denotes that there is no other deity or power that possesses the divine attributes, authority, or creative sovereignty of Yahweh.
Nileיְאֹר
ye'or · Hebrew Noun
A generic term for a large river, most commonly referring to the Nile in the context of Egypt; it is the lifeblood of Egyptian civilization and the site where many of the plagues began.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush. It signifies His eternal existence and His active presence in redeeming His people.
