Son of manבֶּן־אָדָם
ben 'adam · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A title frequently used for the prophet Ezekiel, highlighting his human nature in contrast to the divine majesty of the one who is speaking to him. It emphasizes his role as a representative of humanity before God.
stickעֵץ
'ets · Hebrew Noun
A piece of wood or a rod; in this context, it functions as a symbolic object representing a tribe or kingdom. In Scripture, it can also signify authority, judgment, or tribal leadership.
Judahיְהוּדָה
Yehudah · Hebrew Proper Noun
The fourth son of Jacob, the tribe from which the royal line of David and the promised Messiah would descend. It represents the southern kingdom of Israel.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The name of the northern kingdom of Israel, often used synonymously with the ten tribes after the split of the kingdom. It denotes the covenant community of God's people.
Josephיוֹסֵף
Yoseph · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob who was sold into Egypt and became a leader there; his name represents the northern tribes of Israel, particularly through his son Ephraim.
Ephraimאֶפְרָיִם
Ephrayim · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Joseph whose name became the representative head of the northern tribes of Israel. It denotes the leadership and prominence of the northern kingdom.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
'Adonay YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun/Title
The covenant name of God (Yahweh) used with 'Adonay', emphasizing His supreme authority, sovereignty, and lordship over all creation and specifically over His people.
Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God, YHWH, often linked with Adonai, emphasizing His sovereignty, majesty, and authority as the supreme ruler of all creation.
gatherקָבַץ
qabats · Hebrew Verb
The act of bringing dispersed people together into a unified group; in a theological sense, it often refers to God gathering His people from exile or spiritual scatteredness to Himself.
defileטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Verb
To make morally or ritually impure or unclean; often used in the context of idolatry, where the holiness of God's people is compromised by contact with pagan practices.
idolsגִּלּוּלִים
gillulim · Hebrew Noun
Images or objects of worship representing false gods; biblically, these are considered worthless, shameful, and a provocation to the jealousy of the one true God.
transgressionsפֶּשַׁע
pesha' · Hebrew Noun
Willful rebellion or revolt against God's law; it implies a breach of covenantal relationship and a breaking of the relationship established by God.
backslidingsמְשׁוּבָה
meshubah · Hebrew Noun
A turning away from the Lord; it signifies apostasy or the act of forsaking the covenantal relationship, often depicted as a wandering away from God’s paths.
sinnedחָטָא
chata' · Hebrew Verb
To miss the mark; a comprehensive term for all deviations from God’s revealed will, including both acts of disobedience and inherent conditions of corruption.
cleanseטָהֵר
taher · Hebrew Verb
The process of being made pure, removing the guilt and corruption of sin so that one may stand in the presence of a holy God.
shepherdרֹעֶה
ro'eh · Hebrew Noun
A metaphor for spiritual leadership that provides guidance, protection, provision, and care, modeled after God’s own relationship with His people.
rulesמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
The standard or decreed path of God for his people; it involves living in alignment with His character and revealed expectations.
statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
God-given decrees or ordinances that establish the boundaries of righteous living and express the will of God for human conduct.
covenantבְּרִית
berit · Hebrew Noun
A formal, solemn, and binding agreement or treaty between two parties, often involving promises, conditions, and signs; in Scripture, it primarily refers to God's gracious commitment to His people.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A state of wholeness, well-being, health, and prosperity, rooted in a right relationship with God; it transcends the mere absence of conflict.
everlastingעוֹלָם
olam · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Pertaining to time that is unbounded, enduring, or continuing throughout all future ages; often used to describe the eternal nature of God's promises and kingdom.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A holy, set-apart place where God manifests His presence; it serves as the intersection between heaven and earth where God meets His people.
dwelling placeמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
The tabernacle, temple, or place where God chooses to pitch His tent or dwell among His people, symbolizing His intimate presence and covenant faithfulness.
their God... my peopleאֱלֹהִים / עַם
Elohim / am · Hebrew Noun Phrase
The covenant formula defining the relational bond between God and His people, characterized by divine ownership, protection, and fellowship.
nationsגּוֹי
goy · Hebrew Noun
People groups outside of Israel; often refers to the Gentile world who are invited to recognize the sovereignty and character of the one true God.
sanctifiesקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To make holy, consecrate, or set apart for God's exclusive use and service; it involves both the act of cleansing and the state of being devoted to the Lord.
