Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The name God gave to Jacob, signifying his status as the father of the twelve tribes and the chosen people of God. It represents the covenantal identity of the patriarch.
robe of many colorsכְּתֹנֶת פַסִים
ketonet passim · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A garment of special distinction. In this context, it symbolizes the father’s favoritism and Joseph’s special status, often interpreted as a tunic of fine ornamental work.
hatedשָׂנֵא
sane' · Hebrew Verb
An intense emotional and volitional attitude of hostility, resentment, and aversion toward another. In the biblical narrative, it often leads to conflict and division.
dreamחֲלוֹם
chalowm · Hebrew Noun
A series of images, thoughts, or emotions occurring during sleep. In Scripture, dreams are frequently used by God as a means of divine revelation, communication, or prophetic insight.
dreamחֲלוֹם
chalom · Hebrew Noun
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; often used in Scripture as a means of divine revelation, guidance, or prophetic foresight.
sheavesאֲלֻמָּה
alumah · Hebrew Noun
A bundle of grain, often used in biblical imagery to represent harvest, agricultural labor, or the collective life and productivity of God's people.
bowed downשָׁחָה
shachah · Hebrew Verb
To show reverence, submission, or honor, often by prostrating oneself; in a biblical context, it describes the appropriate posture of worship toward God or the acknowledgment of God-ordained authority.
reignמָלַךְ
malak · Hebrew Verb
To have authority, dominion, or sovereignty over others; in a biblical sense, this often involves the responsibility of leadership and the stewardship of God's people.
ruleמָשַׁל
mashal · Hebrew Verb
To exercise control, leadership, or authority; biblically, it suggests the administrative function of managing or directing a people or territory under God's providence.
hatedשָׂנֵא
sane' · Hebrew Verb
A feeling of intense hostility or aversion; in Scripture, this is frequently contrasted with the command to love one's neighbor and often leads to destructive actions against others.
sun, the moon, and eleven starsשֶׁמֶשׁ, יָרֵחַ, כּוֹכָב
shemesh, yareach, kowkab · Hebrew Noun
Celestial bodies created by God to mark time, seasons, and signs; in symbolic and prophetic literature, they often represent authority, nations, or divine oversight.
rebukedגָּעַר
ga'ar · Hebrew Verb
To express strong disapproval, censure, or correction; in the context of the family or covenant community, it serves as a method of discipline or maintaining order.
jealousקָנָא
qana' · Hebrew Verb
A state of envy or resentment toward someone because of their perceived advantages, possessions, or status. In a biblical context, it is often linked to pride and a lack of contentment with God’s providence.