Son of manבֶּן־אָדָם
ben 'adam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title used frequently in Ezekiel to refer to the prophet, emphasizing his humanity in contrast to the transcendence and authority of God.
princeנָגִיד
nagid · Hebrew Noun
A term describing a person who exercises dominion over a city-state; in this context, it highlights the arrogance of a human ruler claiming divine status.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonay Yhwh · Hebrew Noun phrase
The Hebrew word 'Adonai Yahweh,' signifying God’s sovereign authority and covenant relationship with His people and the nations.
heartלֵב
leb · Hebrew Noun
The inner self, the seat of the intellect, will, emotions, and moral choice; Scripture identifies it as the place where sin originates and where God examines the true character of a person.
proudגָּבַהּ
gabhah · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
An attitude of lifting oneself above others or God; it is the fundamental sin of pride and self-exaltation that leads to rebellion against the Creator.
godאֵל
'el · Hebrew Noun
In the Bible, only Yahweh is God; human attempts to claim divinity are acts of idolatry and severe deception, manifesting the desire to replace God as the ultimate authority.
manאָדָם
'adam · Hebrew Noun
Humanity in its frail, finite nature, created by God and dependent upon Him, as opposed to the eternal and self-existent nature of the Creator.
wisdomחָכְמָה
chokmah · Hebrew Noun
The capacity for discernment, skill, and sagacity; in a biblical context, true wisdom is the fear of the Lord, while worldly wisdom used for selfish gain is identified as foolishness.
understandingתְּבוּנָה
tebunah · Hebrew Noun
Insight and discernment; the ability to perceive and understand truth, often associated with moral perception and the capacity to grasp God's ways or intellectual matters.
wealthחַיִל
chayil · Hebrew Noun
Resources, possessions, or strength; in the Bible, wealth is viewed as a gift from God, but it can easily become an idol that leads to pride and self-sufficiency.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai YHWH · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The Sovereign Lord; a title emphasizing God's absolute authority, covenant faithfulness, and rule over all creation. It represents the personal name Yahweh combined with the title Adonai.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
The core of a person, representing the intellect, will, emotions, and moral character; it is the center of decision-making and the seat of human pride or humility.
godאֵל
el · Hebrew Noun
A title for the one true Creator, but here used by the king of Tyre to describe his own prideful claim to divine status, representing idolatrous self-exaltation.
foreignersזָרִים
zarim · Hebrew Noun
Peoples belonging to other nations or territories; often used to describe instruments of God's judgment against a prideful or idolatrous people.
wisdomחָכְמָה
chokmah · Hebrew Noun
The quality of having or applying knowledge, insight, and good judgment; in Scripture, wisdom is a gift from God, but human wisdom apart from God leads to pride and folly.
pitשַׁחַת
shachat · Hebrew Noun
A grave, abyss, or place of death; symbolically used to refer to Sheol or the place of judgment and total destruction for the wicked.
manאָדָם
adam · Hebrew Noun
A biological human being, created by God from the dust, contrasted with the nature and power of God; signifies mortality, frailty, and dependency.
uncircumcisedעֲרֵלִים
arelim · Hebrew Adjective
Refers to one outside of the covenant community of Israel, marked by the sign of circumcision; in a theological sense, it denotes those who are spiritually outside the covenant promises of God and face judgment.
Son of manבֶּן־אָדָם
ben-adam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title used frequently in the Old Testament, especially in Ezekiel, emphasizing the mortal and fragile nature of a human being in contrast to the divine majesty of God.
lamentationקִינָה
qinah · Hebrew Noun
A literary form, often a funeral song or dirge, expressing deep grief, sorrow, and impending doom, typically used to lament the tragic fall or destruction of a person or nation.
perfectionכָּלִיל
kalil · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Refers to the totality or entirety of something, often indicating being complete, finished, or lacking nothing in its specific purpose or design.
wisdomחָכְמָה
chokmah · Hebrew Noun
The fundamental, God-given capacity to discern between good and evil, truth and error, and to act with prudence and insight; in a fallen state, it can also be used for craftiness.
perfectתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
A state of moral integrity or uprightness; one who is free from sin, guilt, or defect, and whose character aligns fully with God's standards of holiness.
Edenעֵדֶן
Eden · Hebrew Noun
The location of God's presence, purity, and blessing; the place where God dwelt with humanity before the entrance of sin into the world.
anointedמִמְשַׁח
mimshach · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
A term applied to someone consecrated or set apart by God for a specific, holy function or office, often signified by the ritual application of oil.
cherubכְּרוּב
kerub · Hebrew Noun
High-ranking angelic beings associated with the holiness, glory, and presence of God; they serve as guards and manifestations of divine majesty.
holy mountainהַר קֹדֶשׁ
har qodesh · Hebrew Noun phrase
A location symbolizing the dwelling place of God’s presence or authority; it represents a place of sacred privilege and proximity to the Divine.
blamelessתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
A condition of total integrity and moral purity; being without flaw or defect in one's conduct and character before God.
unrighteousnessעַוְלָה
avlah · Hebrew Noun
The state of being contrary to God's standard of justice and righteousness; it refers to moral crookedness, perversion, or iniquity.
tradeרְכֻלָּה
rekhullah · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to the acquisition of goods for gain, often implying complex interactions, dealings, or social relationships. In this context, it metaphorically represents the corruption and self-exaltation that led to the entity's fall.
violenceחָמָס
chamas · Hebrew Noun
An act or state of behaving with unjust physical force, cruelty, or aggression. It is fundamentally contrary to God's character and the shalom (peace/wholeness) He intends for His creation.
sinnedחָטָא
chata' · Hebrew Verb
To miss the mark or fail to meet the standard of God's holiness. It encompasses rebellion, disobedience, and any deviation from the moral law established by God.
profane thingחָלַל
chalal · Hebrew Adjective
A state of being common, unholy, or ceremonially unclean, specifically denoting that which has been stripped of its sacred status by being defiled. It stands in direct opposition to that which is holy or set apart for God.
mountain of Godהַר אֱלֹהִים
har elohim · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A divine dwelling place, representing the site of God's presence, authority, and governing rule on earth. It symbolizes the heavenly realm or the exalted position of privilege where God is worshipped.
cherubכְּרוּב
kerub · Hebrew Noun
A high-ranking angelic being associated with the presence of God, often serving as guardians of His holiness and glory. They are frequently depicted as attendants around the divine throne.
proudגָּבַהּ
gabah · Hebrew Adjective/Verb
A state of being inflated with self-importance, lacking humility before God. It is often described as the root of all other sins, as it elevates the self above the Creator.
corruptedשָׁחַת
shachath · Hebrew Verb
The quality of being morally and spiritually perverted or spoiled. It signifies a departure from original integrity or divine design, leading to decay and ruin.
iniquitiesעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
Deviations from God's moral law; perversions of justice and ethical conduct. It refers to acts of willful transgression that violate the covenant or righteous standards of God.
unrighteousnessעַוְלָה
avlah · Hebrew Noun
Actions or states that are contrary to justice, fairness, and the character of God. It represents a crooked or dishonest path that defies the divine standard of integrity.
sanctuariesמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
Holy places or designated areas set apart for the worship of God. To profane them is to treat the sacred with contempt, defiling the space intended for divine encounter.
ashesאֵפֶר
eper · Hebrew Noun
A state of divine judgment that signifies total destruction and the complete removal of something from existence. It represents the finality of God's wrath upon that which has completely rejected Him.
