rodשֵׁבֶט
shebet · Hebrew Noun
A symbol of power, authority, discipline, or judgment. Here, it refers to the ruling strength or military power of a nation.
serpentנָחָשׁ
nachash · Hebrew Noun
A common biblical symbol for danger, deception, malice, or the demonic. It represents a source of evil or a lethal, treacherous enemy.
needyאֶבְיוֹן
ebyon · Hebrew Noun
Those lacking material resources or status; often used in Scripture to describe those who are oppressed or marginalized, towards whom God shows special care and promises restoration.
safetyבֶטַח
betach · Hebrew Noun
The state of being protected, shielded from harm, or at peace. It denotes not just physical security but spiritual welfare under the providence of God.
famineרָעָב
ra'ab · Hebrew Noun
A severe shortage of food, often presented in Scripture as a tool of divine judgment or a consequence of national sin and instability.
remnantשְׁאֵרִית
she'erith · Hebrew Noun
The part of a group left over after a disaster, judgment, or thinning out. In prophecy, it often refers to those who survive judgment or, conversely, those who remain to be consumed by it.
Wailהֵילִילִי
hêlîlî · Hebrew Verb
To cry out aloud, typically in grief, lamentation, or despair; often used in the context of mourning or impending judgment.
gateשַׁעַר
ša'ar · Hebrew Noun
A structure serving as the entrance to a city, which often functioned as a center for government, legal proceedings, trade, and social gathering in the ancient Near East.
meltנָמוֹג
nāmōg · Hebrew Verb
An anthropomorphic or metaphorical term describing the complete loss of courage, resolve, or strength, often in the face of inevitable divine judgment or overwhelming military force.
Philistiaפְּלֶשֶׁת
pĕlešet · Hebrew Noun
A coastal nation and long-time enemy of Israel, often representing the worldly powers that stand in opposition to God's people and His purposes.
smokeעָשָׁן
‘āšān · Hebrew Noun
A sign of divine judgment, destruction, or the presence of an invading army, often carrying connotations of consuming fire and overwhelming military force.
The LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The divine name of God, revealing Him as the covenant-keeping, self-existent, and faithful Savior of His people.
Zionצִיּוֹן
ṣiyyôn · Hebrew Noun
The mountain in Jerusalem where the Temple was built; it symbolically represents God’s presence, the site of His covenant rule, and the spiritual home of His people.
the afflictedעֲנִיֵּי
‘ăniyyê · Hebrew Noun
Those who are bowed down, oppressed, or suffering; throughout Scripture, God demonstrates a specific concern and protective care for these individuals.
refugeמַחֲסֶה
maḥăseh · Hebrew Noun
A place of safety, protection, or shelter, especially in the context of finding security in God or His covenantal provisions against threats.
