brotherאָח
ach · Hebrew Noun
A blood relative or member of the same family or community. Biblically, the term carries moral obligations of love, protection, and responsibility.
killedהָרַג
harag · Hebrew Verb
The act of taking a human life, which is created in the image of God. It is a grave violation of the divine order and a shedding of innocent blood.
keeperשָׁמַר
shamar · Hebrew Noun/Participle
One who is charged with the care, protection, or custody of another. The term highlights the divine mandate for humans to look after the welfare of their neighbor.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The vital life force within a living being. The shedding of blood, especially of the innocent, is considered an abomination that demands justice from God.
cryingצָעַק
tsaaq · Hebrew Verb
A metaphor indicating that an act of violence is known by God. It signifies that even when a crime is hidden from human eyes, it cries out for divine intervention and righteous judgment.
cursedאָרוּר
arur · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
A state of divine disfavor, separation from God's blessing, or the imposition of consequences resulting from disobedience to God's law. In the Bible, it signifies the reversal of the order and prosperity God intends for creation.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The act of shedding human life, which is made in the image of God. It is considered a fundamental violation of God's covenant of life and brings a stain of guilt that 'cries out' to God for justice.
strengthכֹּחַ
koach · Hebrew Noun
The essential character, efficacy, or productivity of the soil. When it ceases to give its 'strength,' the land becomes barren, reflecting the breakdown of the relationship between man and creation due to sin.
fugitiveנָע
na · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who flees from justice, a home, or a place of belonging. Biblically, it suggests the loss of stability and divine protection associated with the land God provided.
wandererנָד
nad · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who moves aimlessly or without a settled place. It signifies alienation from the community and from the specific location where one experiences God's presence.
punishmentעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
In the context of sin, this refers to the guilt, burden, or consequence that follows an offense. It implies both the subjective feeling of being overwhelmed and the objective reality of God's righteous judgment.
faceפָּנִים
panim · Hebrew Noun
The personal presence of God. To be hidden from His face signifies the loss of intimate fellowship, divine favor, and the protective covering of the covenant relationship.
vengeanceנְקָמָה
neqamah · Hebrew Noun
Retributive justice or the execution of punishment in response to a wrong. In biblical theology, God reserves ultimate vengeance for Himself, though He may ordain authorities or signs to deter further injustice.
markאוֹת
oth · Hebrew Noun
A visible sign, token, or object appointed by God to serve as a reminder, a promise of protection, or a proof of a covenant. It functions to authenticate or secure a person's status under God's sovereign preservation.
