commander in chiefתַּרְתָּן
tartan · Hebrew Noun
A military title referring to the chief official or general representing the king in battle and administrative matters. It signifies the power and authority of the monarch delegated to a subordinate.
king of Assyriaאַשּׁוּר
Ashshur · Hebrew Noun
The supreme ruler of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, often representing the height of worldly power, pride, and hostility toward God's people in the prophetic books.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It denotes His self-existence, eternal nature, and unique relationship with His people.
sackclothשַׂק
saq · Hebrew Noun
A coarse, rough fabric, often made of goat's hair, worn as a garment to express deep mourning, repentance, or intense humiliation.
signאוֹת
oth · Hebrew Noun
Something that serves as an outward demonstration or visible representation of a coming divine judgment or historical event. It functions as a warning to those who witness it.
portentמוֹפֵת
mopheth · Hebrew Noun
A wonder or supernatural event that carries a prophetic meaning, often serving as a startling foreshadowing of a future divine action.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
An individual set apart for God's specific purpose, representing submission to His will and carrying out His instructions despite potential social ridicule.
dismayedחָתַת
chathath · Hebrew Verb
A state of being startled, terrified, or overwhelmed by the sudden collapse of false security or the reality of divine judgment.
ashamedבּוּשׁ
bush · Hebrew Verb/Noun
A feeling of humiliation, disappointment, and loss of honor resulting from the failure of misplaced trust or the exposure of one's sin.
inhabitantsיָשַׁב
yashab · Hebrew Noun/Participle
A common Hebrew term for inhabitants, emphasizing those who dwell in a specific region, often implying a sense of settlement, belonging, and vulnerability to divine judgment or deliverance.
dayיוֹם
yom · Hebrew Noun
A prophetic time marker referring to a decisive period of divine intervention, judgment, or revelation, often associated with the coming of the Messiah or the manifestation of God’s purposes in history.
hopedבָּטַח
batach · Hebrew Verb
To trust in someone or something for security, salvation, or aid; biblically, it often contrasts placing one’s confidence in human alliances versus trusting in God.
fledנוּס
nuws · Hebrew Verb
To seek refuge or escape; biblically, this often involves fleeing to a place or person for safety, frequently contrasted with finding refuge in God (the Lord is often called a 'refuge').
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A formal title for a monarch, often representing human political and military power; in the prophets, it highlights the limited and often hubristic nature of human authority compared to the Sovereignty of God.
deliveredנָצַל
natsal · Hebrew Verb
The act of being saved or rescued from danger, oppression, or sin; in Scripture, it points toward God's ultimate act of salvation.
escapeפָּלַט
palat · Hebrew Verb
To avoid or evade an impending danger or judgment; biblically, it often emphasizes that there is no escape from God’s sovereign purposes or divine discipline when trusting in false idols or human strength.
