LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel, emphasizing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His people.
nationsגּוֹי
gowy · Hebrew Noun
A term designating the Gentile nations or all humanity outside the covenant people of Israel.
hostצָבָא
tsaba · Hebrew Noun
A term used to describe the celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars) or the angelic beings perceived as a heavenly army under God's command.
devoted to destructionחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the Hebrew concept of 'herem,' meaning that which is set apart specifically for God's purposes, often involving total annihilation in divine judgment.
enragedקֶצֶף
qetseph · Hebrew Noun
God's righteous and active opposition to sin, evil, and rebellion, manifesting as divine judicial wrath.
swordחֶרֶב
chereb · Hebrew Noun
A metonymy for divine justice and the execution of God's vengeance upon the wicked or rebellious.
judgmentמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
The ultimate judicial action of God in history or at the end of time, where He rights wrongs and separates the righteous from the wicked.
Edomאֱדוֹם
Edowm · Hebrew Proper Noun
The descendants of Esau; throughout the Old Testament, it serves as a representative enemy of God's people and an object of divine wrath.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the covenant God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His people.
swordחֶרֶב
chereb · Hebrew Noun
A sharp-edged weapon used for battle and execution; figuratively representing the instrument of God's judicial judgment against sin and His enemies.
sacrificeזֶבַח
zebach · Hebrew Noun
An animal, grain, or other item offered to God, often involving shedding blood for atonement or, in a judicial context, signifying the destruction of the wicked as a consequence of their rebellion against God's holiness.
vengeanceנָקָם
naqam · Hebrew Noun
The divine right and act of God to execute justice and retribution upon those who have committed evil, ensuring that His righteousness prevails.
recompenseשִׁלּוּם
shillum · Hebrew Noun
A legal or moral term denoting the repayment, reward, or retribution given according to one’s deeds; here it refers to God's retributive justice for the sake of His people.
sulfurגָפְרִית
gophriyth · Hebrew Noun
A mineral used to produce fire and brimstone; in Scripture, it is consistently associated with divine judgment, hellfire, and the total destruction of the ungodly.
wasteשְׁמָמָה
shemamah · Hebrew Noun
Desolation or ruin; refers to a state of being deserted, uninhabited, and unproductive, often as a result of divine judgment or historical conquest.
confusionתֹהוּ
tohu · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term often translated as 'tohu,' referring to a state of formlessness, wasteland, or utter chaos, frequently associated with the pre-creation state or divine judgment.
emptinessבֹהוּ
bohu · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term often paired with 'tohu,' referring to emptiness, nothingness, or a vacuum, used to describe the result of divine judgment on nations or the earth.
noblesחֹרֵיהָ
choriym · Hebrew Noun
Refers to an elite class of people, leaders, or those of high social or political rank within a nation or society.
princesשָׂרֶיהָ
sarim · Hebrew Noun
In a political or military context, these are leaders, rulers, or heads of tribes/clans who hold authority over a people.
strongholdsאַרְמְנוֹתֶיהָ
armonoth · Hebrew Noun
Fortified positions or citadels designed for protection and defense; often representing human attempts at security against God's judgment.
hauntמָעוֹן
ma'on · Hebrew Noun
A place of frequent resort; a dwelling or habitat, often used in Scripture to describe desolate places inhabited by wild creatures rather than humans.
Seekדָּרַשׁ
darash · Hebrew Verb
The act of searching, investigating, or inquiring, often used in Scripture to describe a diligent effort to discover God’s will, truth, or presence. It implies an active and purposeful pursuit rather than passive observation.
bookסֵפֶר
sepher · Hebrew Noun
A compilation of divine revelation, instruction, or record. In a biblical context, it refers to the authoritative writings given by God to His people, serving as the standard for truth and the record of His dealings with humanity.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
A designation for Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It denotes His supreme authority, holiness, and the personal relationship He establishes with His people through His revealed word.
Spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
The divine breath or wind of God. It signifies the active presence, power, and agency of God in creation, prophecy, and the sustaining of His will in the world.
lotגּוֹרָל
gowral · Hebrew Noun
A method of divine determination, often used in the Old Testament to discern God's sovereign will or assignment in matters that seem beyond human control. It underscores that the outcome rests entirely in God's hands.
handיָד
yad · Hebrew Noun
A metaphor for God's active, personal involvement in carrying out His decrees. It represents His strength, authority, and the execution of His providential plan for His creation.
generationדּוֹר
dor · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the historical or chronological periods of human existence. In a theological sense, it often highlights the continuity of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises across time.
