prophetנָבִיא
nabi · Hebrew Noun
A person divinely called to speak God's word to humanity. Prophets serve as intermediaries, declaring divine judgment, calling for repentance, or revealing God's will, often in the face of intense opposition or rejection.
templeהֵיכָל
hekal · Hebrew Noun
The dwelling place of God's presence on earth, central to Israel's worship. It represents the holiness of God and the place where humanity encounters the divine, though it can also be a site of judgment when the people are unfaithful.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name for the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping God. It is the personal, self-existent name revealed to Moses, emphasizing God's faithfulness and relationship with His people.
counselעֵצָה
etsah · Hebrew Noun
Divine or wise guidance given to direct one's path. In a biblical context, it involves instruction on how to live in accordance with God's will, which can be accepted in humility or rejected in pride.
sworeשָׁבַע
shaba' · Hebrew Verb
A solemn vow or affirmation, often calling upon God as witness, invoking His authority and truthfulness to guarantee the sincerity of a promise.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew name for God, revealing Him as the covenant-keeping, self-existent, and eternal I AM who relates personally to His people.
soulsנֶפֶשׁ
nephesh · Hebrew Noun
The essential inner being, life-force, or personhood of a human being; the seat of desires, emotions, and life itself given by God.
God of hostsצָבָא
tsaba' · Hebrew Noun
The sovereign ruler of all spiritual and physical hosts (angels, stars, armies), emphasizing His supreme power, authority, and lordship over all creation.
surrenderיָצָא
yatsa' · Hebrew Verb
The act of yielding control or submitting to a superior power; in a biblical context, often signifies placing oneself under God's providence or His appointed judgment.
Jeremiahנָבִיא
Yirmeyahu · Hebrew Noun
A prophetic messenger, an individual chosen and empowered by God to communicate His revealed will, warnings, or promises to His people or nations.
Chaldeansכַּשְׂדִּים
Kasdim · Hebrew Noun
The inhabitants of the Neo-Babylonian Empire who became the agents of God’s judgment against Judah; representing the instrument of divine discipline.
afraidיָרֵא
yare' · Hebrew Verb/Adjective
A profound emotional response involving reverence, dread, or alarm, often resulting from a perceived threat or the weight of accountability before God or authority.
Obeyשָׁמַע
shama' · Hebrew Verb
To hear, listen to, and actively respond in submission or obedience to the word or command of God.
voiceקוֹל
qowl · Hebrew Noun
The spoken communication or decree of God, which carries divine authority and necessitates a response of faith and action from the hearer.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His covenant faithfulness, eternal self-existence, and holiness.
refuse to surrenderמָאַן
ma’an yatsa · Hebrew Verb
The concept of yielding or capitulating to an enemy or to God’s sovereign will; in this context, it refers to Jeremiah’s call for Zedekiah to stop resisting the Babylonian siege.
visionחָזוֹן
chazon · Hebrew Noun
A means by which God communicates His will or coming events to a prophet, often involving visual revelation from the divine realm.
Chaldeansכַּשְׂדִּים
Kasdim · Hebrew Noun
A title used for the Babylonian rulers who captured Jerusalem, often used synonymously with Babylonians in the prophetic books to denote the enemies of Israel.
Zedekiahצִדְקִיָּהוּ
Tsidqiyahu · Hebrew Proper Noun
A formal title for the last king of Judah who reigned during the fall of Jerusalem; he is depicted as a vacillating figure caught between the pressure of his officials and the word of the prophet.
humble pleaתְּחִנָּה
tehinnah · Hebrew Noun
A petition or request, often accompanied by a posture of submissiveness, seeking mercy or favor from someone in authority. It implies a recognition of one's lack of power in comparison to the one being petitioned.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A title for the supreme ruler of a nation; in the biblical context, it often refers to the covenant monarch of Israel or Judah, who held authority under God's ultimate sovereignty.
houseבַּיִת
bayith · Hebrew Noun
A place of detention or imprisonment; in this context, it refers to the location where Jeremiah was held, highlighting his restricted freedom and persecution for his prophetic message.
officialsשַׂר
sar · Hebrew Noun
A person designated to carry out royal administrative or judicial functions. They represent the executive power of the state and are often those who opposed Jeremiah's message.
courtחָצֵר
hatser · Hebrew Noun
A designated area within a palace or military compound where guards were stationed. It served as a site of confinement for political prisoners, indicating the proximity of the prophet to the center of national power.
guardמִשְׁמָר
mishmar · Hebrew Noun
A member of a military or police force tasked with securing a location, escorting prisoners, or maintaining order. In biblical narrative, they function as the agents of state control.
Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַם
Yerushalayim · Hebrew Noun
The capital city of the kingdom of Judah and the site of the Temple. It represents the dwelling place of God's presence, which became subject to divine judgment due to the covenant disobedience of the people.
