oracleמַשָּׂא
massa' · Hebrew Noun
A formal, divinely inspired message, often prophetic and frequently carrying a tone of judgment or solemn proclamation regarding a person, nation, or city.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
A title representing the personal name of God (YHWH), the self-existent One who entered into a covenant relationship with His people.
idolsאֱלִיל
elil · Hebrew Noun
Images or objects of worship representing false gods; biblically, these are considered non-entities that cannot save, often serving as objects of idolatry that provoke the jealousy of the true God.
presenceפָּנֶה
paneh · Hebrew Noun
A phrase signifying the state of being before God; it emphasizes the overwhelming power, holiness, and sovereignty of God as He acts in judgment or revelation.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
The immaterial center of human life, encompassing the seat of intellect, will, emotions, and moral decisions; it is the core of a person where thoughts and intentions originate.
spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
In a theological sense, this refers to the inner life, disposition, courage, or mental state of a person or group, often subject to God's judgment or divine intervention.
confoundבָּלַע
bala' · Hebrew Verb
The act of confusing, frustrating, or rendering ineffective the plans and strategies of human beings, particularly those who act in opposition to God's will.
sorcerersעִתְּנִים
'ittim · Hebrew Noun
Those who practice forbidden occult arts, attempting to manipulate spiritual forces or seek hidden knowledge apart from the revealed word of God.
mediumsאוֹב
'ob · Hebrew Noun
Those who claim to communicate with spirits or seek information from the dead; such practices are strictly prohibited in Scripture as they bypass God and engage with demonic forces.
necromancersיִדְּעֹנִי
yidde'oni · Hebrew Noun
One who seeks to inquire of the dead; this practice is condemned as an abomination because it rejects God as the sole source of life and wisdom.
hostsצָבָא
tsaba' · Hebrew Noun
A title for God meaning "Lord of Armies," emphasizing His supreme sovereignty over all celestial and terrestrial forces, both physical and spiritual.
canalsיְאֹרִים
ye'orim · Hebrew Noun
A general term for man-made watercourses or channels used for irrigation or navigation. In the Bible, they often represent the life-giving water systems that sustain human civilization and agriculture.
Nileיְאֹר
ye'or · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the river Nile, the central life source of Egypt. Biblically, it symbolizes both the prosperity of Egypt and, through its drying up, the divine judgment upon human pride and worldly security.
foulבָאַשׁ
ba'ash · Hebrew Verb
A state of moral or physical corruption, decay, and putrefaction. In scripture, it describes things that have lost their purpose, are offensive, or are in the process of total ruin due to judgment or neglect.
reedsקָנֶה
qaneh · Hebrew Noun
Tall, grass-like plants growing in wetlands. They represent fragile, temporary growth that depends entirely on the presence of water; when the water fails, they quickly wither and perish.
mournאָבַל
abal · Hebrew Verb
To experience deep grief, sorrow, or profound sadness, often in response to divine judgment, loss, or personal tragedy. It frequently involves outward expressions of mourning.
languishאָמַל
amal · Hebrew Verb
To lose strength, vitality, or hope; to be physically or spiritually enfeebled. It describes a state of decline caused by distress, famine, or the withholding of God's blessing.
pillarsשָׁתַת
shatath · Hebrew Noun
Those who hold up, support, or provide the foundational strength for a society or structure. Biblically, it refers to the leaders or key economic forces whose collapse signifies the total downfall of a nation.
crushedדָּכָא
daka' · Hebrew Verb
To be broken, bruised, or shattered under pressure. It is often used to describe the psychological and physical crushing of those under divine judgment or oppression.
