LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name for the God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, covenant faithfulness, and holiness. It is the personal name of the Creator who enters into relationship with His people.
hostsצְבָאוֹת
tseba'ot · Hebrew Noun
A title for God expressing His sovereignty over the celestial armies (angels) and the entire created order, signifying His supreme power and authority as the Ruler of all.
desolationחָרְבָּה
chorbah · Hebrew Noun
A state of ruin, emptiness, and waste, often resulting from divine judgment upon persistent rebellion and sin, leaving a place uninhabitable and desolate.
evilרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
Actions, intentions, or conditions that are morally corrupt, harmful, or contrary to the will and nature of God. It describes rebellion against His law and departure from His righteous standards.
provoking me to angerכָּעַס
ka'as · Hebrew Verb
To stir up God's righteous indignation through deliberate disobedience, idolatry, or covenant unfaithfulness. It highlights that God is a personal Being who reacts with grief and wrath to the betrayal of His people.
make offeringsקָטַר
qatar · Hebrew Verb
Acts of religious ritual or sacrifice offered to deities other than the one true God. In Scripture, these are always condemned as acts of spiritual adultery and rebellion.
other godsאֱלֹהִים
elohim · Hebrew Noun
Human or inanimate objects elevated to the status of deity, usurping the worship due only to the Creator. Idolatry represents the ultimate failure to acknowledge God as sovereign and provider.
prophetsנָבִיא
nabi' · Hebrew Noun
Spoken messengers commissioned by God to declare His will, warn of judgment, call for repentance, and testify of His coming redemption. They functioned as the authorized mouthpieces for divine revelation.
abominationתּוֹעֵבָה
to'ebah · Hebrew Noun
Something morally detestable, loathsome, or ethically unclean in the sight of God, especially regarding idolatry and ritual impurity. It describes actions that are completely incompatible with God’s holy character.
incline their earאָזַן
azan · Hebrew Verb
A posture of spiritual obstinacy where a person refuses to submit to, heed, or obey the warnings and commands of God. It signifies a hardened heart that has turned away from divine truth.
wrathחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to God's settled, holy, and righteous indignation against sin and rebellion. It is the necessary reaction of a holy God to the violation of His righteous standards.
angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
The burning, intense reaction of God to disobedience, often associated with the execution of judgment. It signifies God's personal and passionate response to the defiance of His covenant.
wasteחָרְבָּה
chorbah · Hebrew Noun
A condition of emptiness, ruin, or destruction often resulting from divine judgment upon disobedience. It signifies the removal of God's blessing and the devastation of a place once productive or inhabited.