LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The self-existent, covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself to His people. It is the personal name of God (Yahweh) used in the Old Testament.
proverbמָשָׁל
mashal · Hebrew Noun
A saying or pithy maxim expressing a general truth, often used proverbially in wisdom literature to convey conventional wisdom or common observation.
As I liveחַי־אָנִי
chai ani · Hebrew Verb/Phrase
A solemn oath or formula used by God to emphasize the absolute certainty and binding nature of His declaration. It underscores that God’s life and character are the foundation of His promise or judgment.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai Yahweh · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew term for the sovereign Master or Lord, emphasizing God's authority and lordship over all creation. It is often used in combination with Yahweh (Lord GOD/Adonai Yahweh).
soulsנֶפֶשׁ
nephesh · Hebrew Noun
The seat of human life, appetite, emotion, and will; the living person or the self. In this context, it emphasizes the individual's accountability before God.
sinsחָטָא
chata · Hebrew Verb
The act of failing to meet God's standard, missing the mark of His moral law, or rebelling against His authority. It results in spiritual separation and physical death.
dieמוּת
mut · Hebrew Verb
The final state of separation from God, which is the consequence of sin. It encompasses both physical mortality and eternal separation from the life of God.
righteousצַדִּיק
tsaddiq · Hebrew Adjective
One who is in a right standing or relationship with God, characterized by conformity to His revealed moral will and standards of conduct.
justמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
Referring to legal and moral fairness or judgment; acting in accordance with the standards of God’s law and covenantal justice.
rightצְדָקָה
tsedaqah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to that which is morally correct, upright, or in harmony with God’s character and revealed truth; the opposite of wickedness.
mountainsהָרִים
harim · Hebrew Noun
In biblical theology, this refers to religious rites performed at high places, often associated with pagan worship and unauthorized sacrifices, contrary to the central worship at the Temple.
idolsגִּלּוּלִים
gillulim · Hebrew Noun
Representations of false gods or objects of worship that rival or replace the Lord God; biblically, they are considered worthless and deceptive.
defileטִמֵּא
tame' · Hebrew Verb
To make ceremonially unclean or spiritually polluted through sin; it refers to the violation of God’s holiness or ritual laws.
menstrual impurityנִדָּה
niddah · Hebrew Noun
In the Mosaic Law, the state of ritual uncleanness associated with a woman's menstrual cycle, requiring temporary separation to maintain ritual purity.
oppressהוֹנָה
yanah · Hebrew Verb
To crush, abuse, or defraud those who are vulnerable or lack power, a direct violation of God’s command to love one’s neighbor.
righteousצַדִּיק
tsaddiq · Hebrew Adjective
The biblical concept of fair and upright conduct, often involving legal or moral rectitude before God and man; one who conforms to God’s standard.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The overarching sovereign authority of God; "Lord GOD" reflects the Hebrew Adonai Yahweh, emphasizing His mastership and covenant-keeping nature.
violentפָּרִיץ
parits · Hebrew Adjective
Characterized by force, cruelty, and the transgression of divinely established boundaries; biblically condemned as a rejection of God's peace and order.
shedder of bloodשֹׁפֵךְ דָּם
shofek dam · Hebrew Phrase
A person who causes death or engages in murder, reflecting a heart devoid of the sanctity of life given by God.
eats upon the mountainsאכל עַל הֶהָרִים
akal 'al heharim · Hebrew Verb phrase
In the Old Testament, eating on the mountains typically refers to participation in pagan sacrificial feasts or illicit cultic meals associated with high-place worship, which stood in direct violation of the centralized worship commanded by God.
defilesטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Verb
A moral, ceremonial, or ritual state of uncleanness that renders a person, object, or place unfit for the presence of God or participation in the covenant community. It often results from disobedience to the Law.
oppressesיָנָה
yanah · Hebrew Verb
The exercise of power or authority in a harsh, cruel, or unjust manner, specifically targeting those who are vulnerable, defenseless, or unable to protect their own interests.
robberyגֵּזֶל
gezel · Hebrew Noun
The act of seizing property or goods through force, deceit, or extortion, violating the biblical standards of justice and neighborly love.
pledgeחֲבֹלָה
chabolah · Hebrew Noun
An item held as security for a loan; the legal and compassionate obligation to return it was a clear requirement in Mosaic Law to prevent exploitation of the poor.
idolsגִּלּוּלִים
gillulim · Hebrew Noun
In a biblical context, idols are man-made representations or objects of devotion that replace the worship of the one true God, inherently involving spiritual rebellion and apostasy.
abominationתּוֹעֵבָה
to'ebah · Hebrew Noun
An action, practice, or object that is detestable, loathsome, or repulsive in the sight of God, especially related to idolatry or flagrant violations of the moral law.
interestנֶשֶׁךְ
neshek · Hebrew Noun
The charging of interest, particularly against the poor or fellow Israelites, which was strictly forbidden in the Mosaic Law as it exploited the vulnerability of one's neighbor.
liveחָיָה
chayah · Hebrew Verb
Used in the sense of 'shall he live' or 'he shall die,' this refers to the totality of existence, encompassing physical life, spiritual well-being, and participation in the covenant blessings of God.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
In this context, it refers to the spiritual and covenantal accountability a person bears for their own sinful choices, meaning they are responsible for the resulting consequences of their own actions.
sinsחַטָּאָה
chatta'ah · Hebrew Noun
Violations of the divine standard; missing the mark of God's holiness. It covers both actions and states of being that are contrary to God’s nature and law.
oppressיָנָה
yānâ · Hebrew Verb
To treat harshly, burden, or defraud those who are vulnerable or in a weaker position, often through abuse of power or authority.
pledgeחֲבֹלָה
ḥabōlâ · Hebrew Noun
In a legal or financial context, this refers to a security or collateral taken against a debt, often associated with the exploitation of the poor when the lender seizes essential items.
robberyגְּזֵלָה
gĕzēlâ · Hebrew Noun
Stealing, plundering, or taking by violence; it denotes a blatant disregard for the property rights of others.
iniquityעָוֹן
ʿāwōn · Hebrew Noun
Moral perversion, injustice, or wickedness; it signifies a deviation from God's standard of righteousness, often implying harmful or destructive behavior toward others.
rulesמִשְׁפָּט
mišpāṭ · Hebrew Noun
A primary reference to God’s judicial or moral decrees; they serve as the authoritative standard for the covenant community's conduct and relationship with God.
statutesחֻקָּה
ḥuqqâ · Hebrew Noun
Refers to established, permanent, or enacted regulations and requirements set by God for His people to observe.
extortionעָשַׁק
ʿāšaq · Hebrew Verb
The act of defrauding or taking advantage of others through deceit, intimidation, or the abuse of power to acquire wealth or goods.
righteousnessצְדָקָה
ṣĕdāqâ · Hebrew Noun
Moral rightness, justice, or conformity to the ethical standards established by God; it characterizes behavior that is pleasing to Him.
wickednessרִשְׁעָה
rišʿâ · Hebrew Noun
The state or quality of being wicked, evil, or guilty of moral corruption; it represents a heart or action set in opposition to God's law.
