LORD of hostsצָבָא
YHVH Tseva'ot · Hebrew Noun
A title emphasizing God's sovereignty over the armies of heaven and earth, representing His absolute authority and power to execute judgment and salvation.
wisdomחָכְמָה
chokmah · Hebrew Noun
The ability to discern God's truth and live in accordance with His will; in the Old Testament, it is closely linked to the fear of the Lord.
counselעֵצָה
etsah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the advice, purpose, or plan of an individual or a nation; often used in the context of human plans being weighed against God's divine counsel.
calamityאֵיד
'ed · Hebrew Noun
An intensive term for evil, disaster, or affliction, often sent by God as a result of judgment or as a means of correcting a nation.
punishפָּקַד
paqad · Hebrew Verb
The act of God in executing justice or imposing penalty upon the wicked or rebellious; it is a manifestation of His holiness and righteousness.
fatherless childrenיָתוֹם
yatom · Hebrew Noun
A social category denoting those who have lost their father, often used in Scripture to represent the vulnerable and those requiring divine protection and justice. God consistently identifies Himself as the protector of this group.
widowsאַלְמָנָה
almanah · Hebrew Noun
A person whose husband has died; in biblical law, they are considered vulnerable and under God's special care. They are often targets of oppression, making their care a standard for true religion and justice.
trustבָּטַח
batach · Hebrew Verb
A reliance on God’s character, promises, and power; it involves a firm confidence that God is trustworthy, especially in times of distress or impending judgment.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel (Yahweh), the covenant-keeping God who reveals Himself through history and His Word.
cupכּוֹס
kos · Hebrew Noun
A metaphorical vessel often representing the portion or destiny assigned to a person, frequently associated with God’s wrath or judgment when referring to the wicked or those under divine discipline.
unpunishedנָקָה
naqah · Hebrew Verb
To be held accountable for sin or guilt; the state of being free from judgment is lost when God determines to exact recompense for transgression.
swornשָׁבַע
shaba · Hebrew Verb
An act of divine confirmation where God pledges His own integrity as the guarantee of His word, signifying that what is spoken is immutable and certain.
horrorשַׁמָּה
shammah · Hebrew Noun
A state of ruin, desolation, or an object of astonishment; often used to describe the consequences of divine judgment on cities or nations that have defied God.
tauntחֲרָפָה
charaphah · Hebrew Noun
A scornful remark or a mocking proverb; it indicates that a place or people have become so degraded by judgment that they serve as a warning or object of derision to others.
wasteחֹרֶב
choreb · Hebrew Noun
A condition of total destruction, emptiness, or abandonment, reflecting the removal of God's favor and the reality of His righteous wrath.
curseקְלָלָה
qelalah · Hebrew Noun
A public declaration of divine disfavor or a solemn decree of judgment that brings ruin and shame upon its recipient.
envoyצִיר
tsiyr · Hebrew Noun
A herald or representative sent with authority to communicate a message or initiate action on behalf of the one who sent them.
smallקָטֹן
qaton · Hebrew Adjective
The loss of prestige, power, or standing; specifically, the reduction of a nation’s influence and size as a direct result of divine judgment or historical defeat.
despisedבָּזָה
bazah · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
Treated with contempt, loathing, or disregard; a state of being held in low esteem by others, often following a fall from grace or divine humbling.
horrorפַּלָּצָה
pallaṣāh · Hebrew Noun
A state of profound dread, shock, or abomination often triggered by divine judgment or witnessing a catastrophic event that reveals God's power and holiness.
prideזָדוֹן
zādôn · Hebrew Noun
An inflated opinion of oneself that rejects dependence on God, often leading to arrogance, rebellion, and inevitable downfall in the face of divine sovereignty.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the self-existent, covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself to His people and fulfills His promises.
Edomאֱדוֹם
ʾĔḏôm · Hebrew Proper Noun
A reference to the people and nation descended from Esau, often portrayed in Scripture as a perennial adversary of Israel and a target of divine judgment.
Gomorrahעֲמֹרָה
ʿĂmōrāh · Hebrew Proper Noun
An ancient city associated with Sodom, destroyed by God due to its extreme wickedness, serving as a permanent biblical archetype for divine judgment and total destruction.
sojournגּוּר
gûr · Hebrew Verb
To dwell as a temporary resident or stranger; one who lives in a place without having permanent rights or citizenship, highlighting a lack of stability.
lionאֲרִי
ʾĂrî · Hebrew Noun
A metaphor for power, ferocity, and divine judgment; often used to describe a force that is irresistible and terrifying to its prey.
shepherdרֹעֶה
rōʿeh · Hebrew Noun
A metaphor for a leader, king, or ruler who is responsible for the care, protection, and guidance of a people (the "flock").
planעֵצָה
ʿēṣāh · Hebrew Noun
The sovereign, eternal, and irreversible intentions or counsel of God regarding history, nations, and salvation.
Temanתֵּימָן
Têmān · Hebrew Proper Noun
A region or major city within Edom, frequently used as a synecdoche to represent the entire nation of Edom in prophetic oracles.
Red Seaסוּף יָם
Yam Suph · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term referring to the place where the Israelites crossed during the Exodus, signifying a place of historic divine deliverance; geographically denotes the body of water known as the Sea of Reeds.
eagleנֶשֶׁר
nesher · Hebrew Noun
A bird of prey often used in Scripture as a symbol of swiftness, divine judgment, or God’s protective care over His people.
Bozrahבָּצְרָה
Botsrah · Hebrew Noun
The capital city of Edom; symbolically represents a place of security and pride that will be brought down by divine judgment.
heartלֵבָב
lebab · Hebrew Noun
In biblical usage, it refers to the inner self, the seat of the mind, will, and emotions, serving as the command center of human life and moral choice.
birth painsצִיר
tsir · Hebrew Noun
The act of giving birth, often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe intense, unavoidable, and sudden pain or distress during times of judgment or transition.
