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.
