Lord GODאֲדֹנָי יְהוִה
Adonai Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the covenant God of Israel, often used in combinations like Adonai Yahweh to signify His sovereignty and authority as the Ruler of all creation.
Sabbath dayשַׁבָּת
shabbat · Hebrew Noun
The seventh day of the week, set apart by God as a day of rest and holy assembly, signifying the covenant relationship between God and His people.
new moonחֹדֶשׁ
chodesh · Hebrew Noun
The beginning of a new month in the lunar calendar, marked by special sacrifices and observances in Israelite worship to consecrate time to the Lord.
princeנָשִׂיא
nasi · Hebrew Noun
A socio-political leader in Ezekiel’s temple vision, distinct from the Davidic king, responsible for overseeing worship and maintaining the holiness of the sacred space.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice entirely consumed by fire, representing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper to God as a pleasing aroma.
peace offeringsשֶׁלֶם
shelem · Hebrew Noun
A communal sacrifice involving the shared consumption of the meat, signifying fellowship, reconciliation, and peace between God and the offerer.
worshipחָוָה
chavah · Hebrew Verb
The act of showing profound reverence and submission to God, often involving physical prostration before His presence.
people of the landעַם הָאָרֶץ
am ha-aretz · Hebrew Noun phrase
A term referring to the common citizenry of Israel, emphasizing their collective responsibility to maintain covenant fidelity and observe the ordinances of the temple.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
Describing an animal offered to God that has no physical defects or injuries, symbolizing the requirement that what is given to God must be the best and most perfect.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
An offering composed of flour and oil, often accompanying animal sacrifices, representing the fruits of human labor offered back to God in gratitude.
new moonחֹדֶשׁ
chodesh · Hebrew Noun
The start of the lunar month, marked by specific sacrifices and celebrations in Israel, symbolizing the dedication of time to God.
bullבָּקָר
baqar · Hebrew Noun
A domestic animal often used in sacrifices to represent the offerer's dedication, strength, or to make atonement for sin. It must be physically sound to represent the requirement of offering one's best to God.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
Free from injury, defect, or spot. In sacrificial law, this requirement symbolizes the purity and perfection required of that which is presented to a holy God.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A prescribed gift or tribute presented to God, often involving flour, oil, and incense. It signifies the acknowledgment that God is the provider of all sustenance and the sanctification of one's labor.
ephahאֵיפָה
ephah · Hebrew Noun
A dry measure of volume, often associated with the tabernacle and temple offerings. Its use regulates the orderly and precise nature of communal worship.
hinהִין
hin · Hebrew Noun
A liquid measure used specifically for oil or wine in the context of sacrifices. In Scripture, oil frequently symbolizes the presence, anointing, or empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
princeנָשִׂיא
nasi · Hebrew Noun
In this context, the designated leader of the people who holds a unique religious and civil responsibility, acting as an intermediary representative before God.
vestibuleאוּלָם
ulam · Hebrew Noun
A sacred architectural structure serving as the entry or gateway into the holy area. It signifies the threshold between the profane or common space and the holy presence of God.
