word of the LORDדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun
The divine self-revelation of God's will and purpose. It represents the authoritative communication from the Creator to humanity, often delivered through prophets, carrying the weight of God's sovereignty and holiness.
Son of manבֶּן-אָדָם
ben adam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title frequently used for the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and frailty in contrast to the majesty and holiness of the God who speaks to him. It highlights the vast ontological gap between the Creator and the creature.
prophesyנָבָא
naba · Hebrew Verb
The act of speaking under divine inspiration, declaring God's truth, judgment, or future intentions. It is the proclamation of a message received directly from God to address the spiritual or historical state of the hearers.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The designation of the covenant God of Israel, YHWH. It signifies the self-existent, eternal, and faithful God who enters into a relational covenant with His people.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai YHWH · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title for God expressing absolute authority and sovereign lordship. It acknowledges God as the Master and Ruler over all creation, to whom all creatures owe submission.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A place set apart for the dwelling of God's presence, signifying holiness and separation from common or unclean use. It is the locus of worship where God dwells among His people.
profanedחָלַל
chalal · Hebrew Verb
The state of being treated as common or unholy, stripped of sacred status. In a biblical context, it often refers to the violation of God’s holiness or the desecration of that which He has designated as holy.
desolateשָׁמֵם
shamem · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
A state of being laid waste, empty, or ruined. Biblically, this often signifies the consequence of divine judgment upon land or people due to rebellion or idolatry.
exileגּוֹלָה
golah · Hebrew Noun
The forced removal of people from their home land, often as a judgment from God. It signifies separation, loss of inheritance, and the breaking of covenant life.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Noun
The covenant name of God (YHWH), revealing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His people. It signifies the God who enters into a personal, binding relationship with His creation.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי
Adonai YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew title 'Adonai,' signifying God as the sovereign Ruler, Master, and owner of all things, emphasizing His absolute authority over nations and individuals.
maliceשָׁאטַת נֶפֶשׁ
she'at nephesh · Hebrew Noun/Adjective phrase
An intense, deliberate feeling of hostility or ill-will towards others, often associated with deep-seated wickedness and a lack of compassion. Biblically, it is the opposite of the command to love one's neighbor.
perishאָבַד
abad · Hebrew Verb
To bring to an end, ruin, or annihilate. In a divine context, it refers to the righteous judgment of God upon those who persist in wickedness and rebellion against Him.
stretched out my handנָטָה יָד
natah yad · Hebrew Verb phrase
An act of divine intervention to judge, punish, or display power. When God 'stretches out His hand,' it indicates that He is actively engaged in human history to execute His righteous will.
