The LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the one true God of Israel, YHWH, highlighting His faithfulness, self-existence, and personal relationship with His people.
visitedפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
To intervene in human affairs, often for the purpose of deliverance, judgment, or blessing; a divine visitation is a manifestation of God's presence and activity.
promisedדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun
A declaration or solemn assurance, often rooted in God's faithfulness, where He commits to bring about a specific outcome or future action.
conceivedהָרָה
harah · Hebrew Verb
The condition of carrying offspring in the womb, often viewed in Scripture as a blessing from God and a sign of His sovereign power over life.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew name for God, emphasizing His power, majesty, and creative authority as the supreme ruler of the universe.
Isaacיִצְחָק
Yitschaq · Hebrew Proper Noun
Literally 'he laughs,' this name commemorates the laughter of disbelief or joy and serves as a reminder of God's ability to do the miraculous beyond human capacity.
circumcisedמּוּל
mul · Hebrew Verb
The ritual removal of the foreskin, instituted as a physical, perpetual sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, signifying consecration and the cutting away of the flesh.
commandedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
An authoritative decree or binding instruction given by God to His people, requiring obedience as the appropriate response to His covenant relationship.
Godאֱלֹהִים
‘Elohiym · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the sovereign Creator of the universe who is mighty, eternal, and the object of covenant faith. It emphasizes His power, authority, and role as the provider of life and fulfillment of promises.
laughterצְחֹק
ts@choq · Hebrew Noun
A physiological expression of joy, wonder, or mockery, often associated in Scripture with the fulfillment of divine promises (e.g., Abraham and Sarah) or the irony of human limitations compared to God's power.
nurseיָנַק
yanaq · Hebrew Verb
The act of feeding an infant at the breast, signifying nurturing, the bond of motherhood, and the sustenance required for new life. In ancient culture, this was a central responsibility of a mother.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A male descendant. In a biblical, patriarchal context, the son carries the family name, heritage, and the promise of the covenant lineage.
old ageזָקֵן
zaqen · Hebrew Noun
A state of advanced years, often associated with wisdom, the completion of one's life's work, and—in the context of the covenant—a manifestation of God's miraculous power to fulfill promises despite biological impossibility.
feastמִשְׁתֶּה
mishteh · Hebrew Noun
A public or social gathering usually centered around a meal, signifying celebration, covenant-making, or marking a significant life milestone or transition.
slave womanאָמָה
amah · Hebrew Noun
One who is owned by another and lacks personal legal autonomy, often serving in a household. Biblically, the status of a slave often reflects the social realities of the Ancient Near East and serves as a backdrop for legal and covenantal disputes.
heirיָרַשׁ
yarash · Hebrew Verb/Noun
One who receives the possessions, position, and status of another upon their death. In biblical theology, the "heir" is the one who carries forward the covenantal blessings and promises given by God.
displeasingרָעַע
ra'a' · Hebrew Verb
An intense feeling of strong displeasure, grief, or distress, often used in Scripture to describe a reaction to a difficult or morally challenging situation.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
In the biblical context, the male descendant who carries the line of inheritance; a child.
slave womanאָמָה
amah · Hebrew Noun
A person held in service, often involuntary; in the patriarchal narratives, the term often refers to the legal status of an Egyptian servant who bore children for the patriarch.
offspringזֶרַע
zera' · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting one's children, descendants, or posterity; in Genesis, it is used specifically to identify the line of promise through which God’s covenantal blessing would flow.
nationגּוֹי
goy · Hebrew Noun
A large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language; in the Old Testament, often used to refer to a people group under God's providence.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
An uncultivated, desolate area, often a place of testing, refuge, or divine encounter where humanity is brought to total reliance upon God.
weptבָּכָה
bakah · Hebrew Verb
The Hebrew term denotes an act of vocalizing sorrow, grief, or distress. In a biblical context, it is often an expression of deep human desperation that reaches the ears of God, who is compassionate toward those who suffer.
angel of Godמַלְאָךְ
mal’ak elohim · Hebrew Noun
A spiritual being sent by God to act as His messenger or representative. In the Old Testament, the "Angel of the Lord" often represents a manifestation of God Himself or a direct divine agent carrying out His specific intervention in human affairs.
Fear notיָרֵא
yare’ · Hebrew Verb
A common biblical command, often given by God or His messengers to dispel the terror or anxiety caused by divine presence or overwhelming life circumstances. It encourages faith in God's sovereignty and care, grounding the individual in the assurance of His protection.
great nationגּוֹי גָּדוֹל
goy gadol · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to the collective descendants of an individual who are established as a distinct people group or kingdom. The promise of becoming a "great nation" signifies divine blessing, growth, and a significant role in redemptive history.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
An uncultivated, desolate area, often away from civilization. Biblically, the wilderness is frequently a place of testing, refinement, or divine providence, where human dependence on God becomes absolute.
God was withעִם
im · Hebrew Preposition
This expression signifies the presence, favor, and sustaining grace of God upon an individual. When God is "with" someone, it indicates His providential care, guiding their life and ensuring His purposes for them are fulfilled despite their circumstances.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
A desolate, uncultivated, or sparsely populated region; in the Bible, it often serves as a place of testing, refuge, or divine revelation.
