LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the self-existent, covenant-keeping God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His unchanging nature and redemptive faithfulness.
terrorפַּחַד
pachad · Hebrew Noun
A state of profound dread or overwhelming awe experienced by humans in the presence of God’s holiness, judgment, or manifest power.
splendor of his majestyהָדָר
hadar · Hebrew Noun
The radiance, brilliance, or overwhelming excellence of God’s nature and authority, often associated with His presence among His people or His visible glory in judgment.
haughty looksעַיִן גָּבֹהַּ
ayin gaboah · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to an arrogant or disdainful attitude, often characterized by self-exaltation and a lack of proper reverence for God. It represents the internal disposition of the heart that opposes divine authority.
prideרוּם
rum · Hebrew Noun
The state of self-importance or overestimation of one's own worth, which is viewed as a fundamental sin because it places the creature above the Creator. Scripture consistently teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, YHWH. It signifies the self-existent, eternal, and faithful One who reveals Himself to His people.
exaltedשָׂגַב
sagab · Hebrew Verb
To be lifted up, glorified, or made high. Biblically, this is the rightful place of God alone, as He is the supreme Sovereign over all creation.
LORD of hostsצָבָא
YHWH Sabaoth · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty over the vast armies of heaven, including angels and the stars. It depicts God as the supreme Commander of the universe.
cedars of Lebanonאֶרֶז
erez · Hebrew Noun
Trees known for their immense height and majesty, often used in Scripture as symbols of human power, stability, and glory that may eventually be broken by God's judgment.
oaks of Bashanאַלּוֹן
allon · Hebrew Noun
Sturdy trees from a region known for fertile pastures and great natural beauty. Like the cedars, they serve as metaphors for worldly strength and self-reliance that will fail before the judgment of the Lord.
mountainsהַר
har · Hebrew Noun
In biblical imagery, these often represent kingdoms or human authorities that appear immovable and dominant. They are frequently described as falling or being leveled in the presence of the majesty of God.
high towerמִגְדָּל
migdal · Hebrew Noun
Architectural structures representing human engineering, defense, and security. They symbolize the vain attempts of humanity to build its own security apart from the protection of the Lord.
fortified wallחוֹמָה
chomah · Hebrew Noun
Defensive barriers built for protection. Spiritually, these represent the false confidence humans place in physical and political means of security rather than relying on God.
ships of Tarshishתַּרְשִׁישׁ
tarshish · Hebrew Proper Noun
A city or region, historically identified with distant maritime trade, often used in prophetic literature to represent worldly wealth, commercial power, and human self-sufficiency that stands apart from God's sovereignty.
haughtinessגַּאֲוָה
ga'avah · Hebrew Noun
An internal disposition of arrogance or superciliousness, often characterized by a self-exalting attitude that refuses to acknowledge God as the ultimate authority. It is the antithesis of the fear of the Lord.
humbledשָׁפֵל
shaphel · Hebrew Verb
The act of being made low or brought down from a position of perceived greatness. Biblically, this often refers to God’s judgment upon human pride to restore the recognition of His supreme sovereignty.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A reference to YHWH, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It denotes the One who is self-existent, eternal, and the only true object of worship, uniquely deserving of supreme honor.
exaltedשָׂגַב
sagab · Hebrew Verb
To be lifted up, elevated, or magnified. In a theological sense, it refers to the public acknowledgement and manifestation of God's supreme glory and authority above all created things.
idolsאֱלִיל
elil · Hebrew Noun
False gods or physical representations of deities created by human hands. Biblically, idols represent the displacement of the true God in the human heart and are destined for total destruction under divine judgment.
terrorפַּחַד
pachad · Hebrew Noun
The overwhelming feeling of dread or fear produced by the presence or judgment of God. It is a holy reaction to the realization of God’s absolute power and the creature's unworthiness.
splendor of his majestyהָדָר
hadar · Hebrew Noun
The manifestation of God's glorious nature, often associated with His presence, power, and sovereign rule. It evokes a sense of overwhelming beauty and moral perfection that leaves creation in awe.
