LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The proper name of the covenant God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His covenant promises.
Inquireדָּרַשׁ
darash · Hebrew Verb
A formal request made to God through a prophet or priest to discern His will, guidance, or judgment regarding a specific situation.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A priest was a mediator appointed by God to represent the people before Him, performing sacrifices and administering the law; in the Old Testament, it refers specifically to the descendants of Aaron who served in the tabernacle or temple.
wonderful deedsפָּלָא
pala' · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the extraordinary acts of divine intervention, miracles, or saving works performed by God on behalf of His people, often in reference to the Exodus.
warמִלְחָמָה
milchamah · Hebrew Noun
A state of military conflict; in a theological context, it often refers to the judgment of God or the striving between nations under His sovereign permission.
besiegingצוּר
tsur · Hebrew Verb
To surround a city or fortification with military force in order to prevent escape or supply, often used in Scripture as a metaphor for divine judgment or testing.
outstretched hand and strong armיָד נְטוּיָה וּבִזְרוֹעַ חֲזָקָה
yad netuyah u-bizro'a chazaqah · Hebrew Noun phrase
An anthropomorphic expression describing God's active, personal, and powerful intervention in human history, demonstrating His authority and capability to act on behalf of or against His people.
angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
A settled state of divine displeasure or indignation against sin and rebellion, which is a necessary and holy reaction of a righteous God toward wickedness.
furyחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
Intense, burning emotion, often used to describe God's fierce indignation and righteous judgment against persistent disobedience.
wrathקֶצֶף
qetsep · Hebrew Noun
An expression of extreme, intense divine displeasure, signifying the finality and severity of God's judgment upon unrepentant sin.
pestilenceדֶּבֶר
deber · Hebrew Noun
A divine judgment or affliction, often sent by God as a consequence of national sin or covenant disobedience. It is frequently grouped with sword and famine as one of the 'three judgments' of God.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The covenant name of the one true God, revealing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His covenant promises. It signifies the God of Israel who is intimately involved in human history.
swordחֶרֶב
chereb · Hebrew Noun
An instrument of divine judgment or warfare. In the prophetic literature, it is a primary symbol of war and divine wrath poured out upon rebellious nations.
famineרָעָב
ra'ab · Hebrew Noun
Severe scarcity of food, often used in Scripture as a covenant curse for disobedience or as a tool of divine judgment to humble a people.
pityחָמַל
chamal · Hebrew Verb
An act of showing favor, kindness, or mercy to those who have offended; in the context of judgment, it refers to the suspension of deserved penalty.
compassionרַחֲמִים
rachamim · Hebrew Noun
Deep, visceral concern or sorrow for another; it often implies an emotional response that leads to protective or merciful action.
lifeחַיִּים
chayim · Hebrew Noun
The moral and spiritual path set before humanity by God. It refers to a lifestyle of obedience and covenant relationship with God, leading to blessing and eternal communion.
deathמָוֶת
maveth · Hebrew Noun
The consequence of sin and the ultimate physical and spiritual separation from God. It represents the path of rebellion and judgment.
surrendersנָפַל
naphal · Hebrew Verb
To voluntarily submit or yield to a superior power; in a theological context, it often signifies yielding to God's ordained judgment rather than resisting His sovereignty.
faceפָּנִים
panim · Hebrew Noun
A metaphor signifying God's direct, focused attention or presence. To set one's face against someone signifies divine opposition, judgment, and the active withholding of favor.
