nakednessעֶרְוָה
ervah · Hebrew Noun
An idiom in Scripture often referring to sexual indecency, immorality, or the exposure of one's private shame; it implies a violation of relational boundaries.
garmentשִׂמְלָה
simlah · Hebrew Noun
An item of clothing used for covering; in this context, it symbolizes the act of restoring dignity, providing protection, or showing respect to one in a vulnerable state.
Cursedאָרַר
arur · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
A divine or prophetic declaration of judgment or exclusion from blessing, often brought about by rebellion or covenantal transgression.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
One who is bound to the service of another; in a biblical context, it denotes a position of subservience, dependency, or humble ministry, though it can also refer to forced labor.
Blessedבָּרוּךְ
baruk · Hebrew Adjective/Passive Participle
To pronounce favor, prosperity, or divine approval upon someone. Biblically, it signifies the bestowing of grace and the capacity for fruitfulness as defined by God.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel, signifying His eternal self-existence, faithfulness, and holiness. It is the name by which God makes Himself known to His people as their Redeemer.
Shemשֵׁם
Shem · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
Refers to the descendant of Noah who became the ancestor of the Semitic peoples. In a redemptive-historical context, it points toward the lineage through which the messianic promise would eventually be fulfilled.
Canaanכְּנַעַן
Kena'an · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
Refers to the son of Ham and the eponymous ancestor of the Canaanites. Biblically, it represents a line under divine judgment or limitation in relation to the redemptive line of Shem.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
One who serves another, often denoting a position of subjugation or labor. In a theological sense, it describes a relationship of hierarchy or subordination, sometimes reflective of divine judgment.
enlargeפָּתָה
pathah · Hebrew Verb
To make wide, spacious, or abundant. Biblically, it implies divine provision, expansion of territory, or numerical growth as a manifestation of God's blessing.
Japhethיֶפֶת
Yepheth · Hebrew Noun (Proper)
The son of Noah through whom the Indo-European peoples descended. His inclusion signifies that God’s blessing is not restricted to the Semitic line alone but extends to others in the context of salvation history.
dwellשָׁכַן
shakan · Hebrew Verb
To reside, settle, or inhabit. In scripture, dwelling often implies a permanent state of communion or proximity, sometimes carrying the connotation of finding protection or fellowship.
tentsאֹהֶל
ohel · Hebrew Noun
A temporary, portable dwelling used by nomads. Symbolically, it often represents the human condition of pilgrimage or the presence of God among His people (as in the Tabernacle).
