afflicted oneעָנִיָּה
‘aniyāh · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
Describes a state of severe suffering, distress, or humiliation, often used for Israel under judgment or exile. It carries the sense of being brought low or humbled.
storm-tossedסוּעָרָה
sû‘ārāh · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
A state of being overwhelmed, agitated, or ravaged by disaster or divine judgment. It metaphorically describes a life characterized by instability and lack of rest.
sapphiresסַפִּירִים
sappîrîm · Hebrew Noun
In the context of the New Jerusalem or redeemed Israel, these represent beauty, glory, and the eternal, incorruptible nature of God's dwelling place or people. Sapphires signify heavenliness and divine glory.
taught by the LORDלִמּוּדֵי יְהוָה
limmûdê YHWH · Hebrew Phrase
Refers to the act of God instructing His people. In a theological sense, it signifies the direct, inward, and transformative divine revelation or guidance given to the righteous.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
šālôm · Hebrew Noun
From the Hebrew 'shalom', it encompasses not just the absence of conflict, but total well-being, wholeness, prosperity, and harmony with God and others. It is the restoration of the divine order.
righteousnessצְדָקָה
ṣĕdāqâh · Hebrew Noun
The standard of God's character and His moral law. It involves being in right standing with God and living in accordance with His holy will, which provides the foundation for stability.
oppressionעֹשֶׁק
‘ōšeq · Hebrew Noun
Cruelty, injustice, or the exercise of power to crush others. It is often the condition from which God promises to deliver His people.
strifeגּוּר
gûr · Hebrew Noun/Verb
The state of being agitated by conflict, assault, or social contention. It represents human hostility that opposes God's purposes.
createdבָּרָא
bara' · Hebrew Verb
The foundational Hebrew word for 'create', used exclusively for God's divine activity of bringing something into existence that did not previously exist. It emphasizes God's sovereign authority and unique power over all things.
smithחָרָשׁ
charash · Hebrew Noun
In this context, a worker or craftsman who shapes metal; biblically, it refers to one who uses skills and tools to forge or construct physical objects, often under God's ultimate sovereignty.
weaponכְּלִי
keli · Hebrew Noun
A physical instrument or tool used for conflict, harm, or war; metaphorically, it often represents plots, accusations, or spiritual attacks directed against God's people.
ravagerמַשְׁחִית
mashchith · Hebrew Noun
One who brings ruin, devastates, or lays waste; biblically, it describes an agent—sometimes human, sometimes spiritual—that God allows to perform acts of judgment or destruction within the scope of His overarching providence.
succeedצָלַח
tsalach · Hebrew Verb
To be successful, to prosper, or to attain a goal; in a biblical context, it implies achieving the intended effect or purpose, which is here explicitly denied to weapons formed against the righteous.
refuteרָשַׁע
rasha' · Hebrew Verb
To argue against, condemn, or prove wrong in a legal or formal setting; it carries the sense of speaking against someone to hold them accountable or to suppress them.
judgmentמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
A formal legal proceeding or a decision rendered by an authority; biblically, it encompasses both the act of accusing and the divine verdict pronounced on a matter.
heritageנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
That which is passed down as a permanent portion, possession, or legacy; in Scripture, it often refers to the spiritual blessings and covenant promises God grants to His faithful people.
servantsעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
Those who willingly submit to God's authority, obey His word, and carry out His purposes; a title of dignity reflecting a personal relationship with and devotion to Yahweh.
vindicationצְדָקָה
tsedaqah · Hebrew Noun
The act of being declared righteous, justified, or delivered; it represents God's authoritative pronouncement of innocence and the subsequent vindication of those who belong to Him.
