LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, revealing His self-existence, faithfulness, and holiness. It is the name by which He entered into a special relationship with Israel.
linen loinclothאֵזוֹר בַּד
ezor bad · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A garment made of flax, often associated with purity, priestly service, or high status, but here used to represent something intimate to the wearer.
waistמָתְנַיִם
motnayim · Hebrew Noun
The central part of the body, often used metaphorically in Scripture to denote strength, preparation for action, or the place of closest intimacy and identity with God.
Euphratesפְּרָת
Perath · Hebrew Proper Noun
A significant river in the ancient Near East, symbolizing the place of exile, distance from the promised land, and the location where God’s judgment would be carried out against Israel.
cleft of the rockנְקִיק הַסָּלַע
neqiq hasela · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A narrow opening or fissure in a rock face, often used in Scripture as a place of refuge, concealment, or a temporary storage site, symbolizing protection or, in this context, a place of isolation for judgment.
commandedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
To authorize, direct, or lay a duty upon someone; in the context of the prophets, it refers to the divine authority of God’s commands, which demand absolute obedience regardless of the strangeness of the task.
loinclothאֵזוֹר
êzôr · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term (azôr) referring to a waistband or belt worn close to the body, often signifying a person's closeness to God or their identity as His people. In this context, it serves as a prophetic symbol of the intimate bond between God and Judah.
prideגָּאוֹן
gâ'ôn · Hebrew Noun
In biblical usage, pride (gâ'ôn) often denotes an arrogant self-exaltation that stands in opposition to God’s authority. It is the root of rebellion, where a person or nation trusts in their own strength or status rather than in the Lord.
evilרָעָה
râ'âh · Hebrew Adjective
A broad biblical category for anything that is morally wicked, harmful, or contrary to the nature and will of God. It describes both moral rebellion and the disastrous consequences that follow such rebellion.
refuse to hearמֵאֲנִים
mê'ânîm lishmôa‘ · Hebrew Verb
To refuse or reject the voice and authority of God. Biblically, it signifies a heart that is closed off to divine instruction, leading to persistent disobedience.
stubbornlyשְׁרִירוּת
sherîrûth · Hebrew Noun
A term often used in the Prophets to describe a heart that is set in its own way and resistant to divine change. It represents a state of willful, persistent disobedience against God’s clear revelation.
other godsאֱלֹהִים אֲחֵרִים
'elôhîm 'achêrîm · Hebrew Noun phrase
In biblical theology, 'other gods' refers to idols or false deities—things created, imagined, or demonic—that humans set up in place of the one true God. Worshiping them is the ultimate act of spiritual adultery and faithlessness.
loinclothאֵזוֹר
'ezor · Hebrew Noun
In the Old Testament, a loincloth represents intimate closeness, identity, and the covenantal relationship between God and His people, often serving as a metaphor for being bound to His service.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Moses, representing His self-existence, faithfulness, and His commitment to His people.
listenשָׁמַע
shama' · Hebrew Verb
Refers to the act of submitting to God’s voice through obedience, reverence, and active response to His covenant requirements.
