cleanטָהוֹר
tahor · Hebrew Adjective
Used here in the sense of moral or ritual purity. It refers to a state of being free from sin or spiritual pollution, made possible only by God’s gracious intervention and cleansing.
sprinkleזָרַק
zaraq · Hebrew Verb
A ritual act symbolic of purification from sin and consecration to God. In the prophets, it points forward to the spiritual washing and forgiveness realized under the New Covenant.
idolsגִּלּוּל
gillul · Hebrew Noun
Representing anything that replaces the one true God in a person's life. Biblically, these are objects of worship, trust, or ultimate devotion that are not God, and they are detestable to Him.
uncleannessesטֻמְאָה
tum'ah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to spiritual, moral, or ritual impurity that separates humanity from a holy God. It signifies a defiled state that requires atonement and divine cleansing.
heartלֵב
leb · Hebrew Noun
In biblical usage, the heart is the center of the human personality, encompassing the intellect, the will, and the emotions; it is the seat of moral and spiritual decision-making.
spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the inner core of a person—their disposition, attitude, or the motivating force of their life—often denoting the seat of moral agency or the capacity for spiritual response to God.
stoneאֶבֶן
eben · Hebrew Noun
In a theological context, this symbolizes a stubborn, unyielding, and unresponsive nature toward God and His word, devoid of spiritual life or sensitivity.
my Spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the Third Person of the Trinity, the active agent of God’s power, who dwells within believers to guide, sanctify, and empower them for obedience.
statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the revealed laws, decrees, or mandates of God that provide the framework for holy living and guide the people in His ways.
rulesמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
Refers to God’s judicial or moral rulings, ordinances, and instructions given to govern the behavior and community life of His people.
my people... your Godעַם / אֱלֹהִים
am / elohim · Hebrew Noun/Noun
This is the foundational covenant formula expressing the unique, exclusive, and relational bond between God and His people, characterized by divine presence, provision, and protection.
