perpetual enmityאֵיבָה עוֹלָם
eyvah olam · Hebrew Noun phrase
A deep-seated, ongoing, and ancient hostility or hatred. It refers to a settled disposition of malice that persists over time, especially toward God’s people.
calamityאֵיד
ed · Hebrew Noun
A time of severe trial, catastrophe, or disaster. It refers to the moments when a person or nation is brought to the brink of ruin, often as a result of divine judgment or historical conflict.
final punishmentעָוֹן קֵץ
avon qetz · Hebrew Noun phrase
The concluding period of divine discipline or retribution. It signifies that God's patience has ended and the final measure of justice is being enacted upon the rebellious.
as I liveחַי־אָנִי
ḥay-ʾǎnî · Hebrew Phrase (Verb + Pronoun)
An oath formula used by God, affirming His eternal existence, character, and the absolute certainty of His decreed word. It underscores that because God is the living, active Sovereign, His promises and judgments will inevitably come to pass.
bloodדָּם
dām · Hebrew Noun
Life-blood, often associated with murder, violence, or sacrificial atonement. In a legal context, it refers to the penalty for the taking of human life, signifying divine retribution for shedding innocent blood.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The sovereign, covenantal name of God, YHWH. It represents His self-existence, His faithfulness to His covenant promises, and His supreme authority over all creation and history.
desolationשְׁמָמָה
šĕmāmâ · Hebrew Noun
A state of being laid waste, empty, or ruined; often used to describe divine judgment upon a land or people due to rebellion against God. It signifies the removal of God's blessing and the resulting emptiness.
slainחָלָל
ḥālāl · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who has been killed, specifically in the context of war, judgment, or violence. It is often used to describe the graphic physical consequences of divine wrath against a sinful nation.
take possessionיָרַשׁ
yāraš · Hebrew Verb
To take possession of property, land, or inheritance, often implying a legal claim or the act of seizing what belongs to another. Biblically, it is used regarding the inheritance of the land God gave to Israel.
as I liveחַי־אָנִי
chay ani · Hebrew Interjection/Verb phrase
A solemn oath formula used by God, affirming the absolute certainty and life-giving power of His existence in contrast to false idols.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The sovereign, self-existent covenant God of Israel (Yahweh), who reveals Himself through His redemptive and judicial acts.
angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
A settled, intense indignation or divine retribution against evil, often displayed in God’s judgment of sin.
envyקִנְאָה
qin'ah · Hebrew Noun
A misplaced, zealous resentment or intense jealousy, often describing the intense feeling Edom had toward Israel’s status as God's chosen inheritance.
hatredשִׂנְאָה
sin'ah · Hebrew Noun
An intense, deep-seated hostility or abhorrence toward others, frequently condemned in Scripture as contrary to the command to love one's neighbor.
judgeשָׁפַט
shaphat · Hebrew Verb
The act of formal judicial assessment by God to punish wickedness and vindicate righteousness, often resulting in the display of His glory to the nations.
revilingsנִאָצָה
ni'atsah · Hebrew Noun
Blasphemous, contemptuous, or insulting language directed against God or His people, implying a rejection of His authority.
desolateשְׁמָמָה
shemamah · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A state of being laid waste, destroyed, or left empty, often as a result of divine judgment for disobedience or hostility against God.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
In the context of the Old Testament, the land or people chosen by God as His own possession, which He guards and protects.
