rebelliousמְרִי
meri · Hebrew Adjective
A term used frequently by Ezekiel to describe the people of Israel who persistently resist God’s authority, law, and prophets. It highlights a heart condition of willful disobedience and stiff-necked opposition to divine sovereignty.
covenantבְּרִית
berit · Hebrew Noun
A formal, binding agreement between parties, often sanctioned by God or witnessed by Him. In a biblical context, it frequently signifies a solemn commitment involving obligations and consequences for unfaithfulness.
oathשְׁבוּעָה
shebu'ah · Hebrew Noun
An appeal to a higher power or a formal promise to perform an action, often including self-imprecation (calling down a curse) should the oath be violated. It signifies a heightened level of accountability and serious commitment.
humbleשָׁפַל
shaphal · Hebrew Adjective/Verb
The state of lacking pride or arrogance; in the biblical context, it refers to a condition of submission, lowliness, and reliance upon another, often contrasted with self-exaltation.
rebelledמָרַד
marad · Hebrew Verb
An act of breaking a command, treaty, or allegiance, particularly against God or a legitimate authority. It implies a conscious turning away from a sworn duty or recognized sovereignty.
thriveצָלַח
tsalach · Hebrew Verb
To succeed, prosper, or move forward in a state of well-being. Biblically, true success is often conditional upon righteousness and faithfulness to God's covenants.
oathשְׁבוּעָה
shebu'ah · Hebrew Noun
A solemn vow or invocation of a divine witness to the truth of one's statement or the binding nature of a promise, often involving severe consequences for violation.
covenantבְּרִית
beriyth · Hebrew Noun
A formal, binding agreement between two parties, often initiated by God with humanity, establishing a relationship governed by specific terms, promises, and obligations.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonay Yahweh · Hebrew Noun phrase
The sovereign Ruler of the universe, often used in the context of His authority, holiness, and covenantal relationship with His people.
despisedבּוּז
buz · Hebrew Verb
The act of showing contempt for or treating something holy or binding with disregard; an active rejection of an authority or promise.
warמִלְחָמָה
milchamah · Hebrew Noun
A state of warfare or armed conflict; in a biblical context, it often refers to the reality of human violence or divine judgment exercised through human instruments.
gave his handיָד
yad · Hebrew Noun
The formal action of making a binding commitment or pledge to another party, often sealed by the physical act of joining hands.
judgmentמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
The act of being brought into a formal court or divine presence to answer for one's actions; a legal process resulting in a verdict of guilt or innocence and the subsequent imposition of consequences.
treacheryמַעַל
ma'al · Hebrew Noun
Unfaithfulness, breach of trust, or violation of a duty, particularly in relation to a covenant or relationship with God; acting covertly or faithlessly.
