childrenבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
Referring to descendants or offspring; in wisdom literature, this often highlights the generational consequences of a person's life and the legacy left behind.
poorדַּל
dal · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Often used to describe those who are socially or economically oppressed or in a state of humble need, frequently highlighting their position under God's protection or the contrast between their state and the prideful.
wealthחַיִל
chayil · Hebrew Noun
Refers to material possessions, gain, or property. Biblically, this often carries the warning that wealth gained unrighteously cannot be held permanently and is subject to divine restitution.
bonesעֶצֶם
‘etsem · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the physical remains of a human body, often representing strength, vitality, or the seat of human frailty and mortality. In biblical usage, they signify the whole person and their eventual return to the earth from which they were formed.
youthful vigorעֲלוּמִים
‘alumim · Hebrew Noun
The period of life characterized by strength, vitality, and often lack of responsibility. In biblical wisdom literature, it is often contrasted with the decay and judgment that follows, highlighting the transience of earthly power.
dustעָפָר
‘aphar · Hebrew Noun
The ground or soil, symbolizing the destination of all human bodies after death. It carries the theological weight of the curse in Genesis and the inevitability of human mortality apart from divine resurrection.
evilרָעָה
ra‘ah · Hebrew Noun
Moral wrongness, wickedness, or sinfulness that is contrary to God’s character and law. It encompasses both the act of wrongdoing and the state of being opposed to God.
venomרֹאשׁ
ro’sh · Hebrew Noun
A toxic substance injected or secreted by serpents, frequently used in the Bible as a metaphor for the deadly, corrosive, and deceitful nature of sin and wicked speech.
richesחַיִל
chayil · Hebrew Noun
Material possessions, wealth, or substance. In wisdom literature, riches are often viewed as precarious; if gained through wickedness, they are subject to divine judgment and confiscation.
Godאֵל
‘El · Hebrew Noun
The one true Creator and Judge of all. In this context, He acts as the active agent who intervenes in human affairs to strip the wicked of their ill-gotten gains and execute justice.
poisonרֹאשׁ
ro’sh · Hebrew Noun
A highly toxic substance, often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent the destructive, deceitful, and deadly nature of sin, wickedness, or the words of the ungodly.
cobrasפֶּתֶן
pethen · Hebrew Noun
A general term for dangerous, venomous snakes; often used symbolically to denote the malicious, treacherous, and lethal behavior of the wicked.
tongueלָשׁוֹן
lashon · Hebrew Noun
The primary instrument of human speech; in Scripture, it is frequently associated with the moral state of the heart, capable of both blessing and profound destruction through lies and malice.
viperאֶפְעֶה
’eph’eh · Hebrew Noun
A metaphorical term for a deceitful or dangerous person; biblically associated with the destructive and deadly nature of those who oppose God’s ways.
honeyדְּבַשׁ
debhash · Hebrew Noun
In biblical imagery, abundance, prosperity, and the blessings of the Promised Land are often described as flowing with honey and curds, signifying divine favor, sustenance, and the goodness of God’s provision.
poorדַּל
dal · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
In the context of social justice, the poor are those who are economically disadvantaged, marginalized, or oppressed; Scripture consistently emphasizes God's concern for their protection and His judgment upon those who exploit them.
contentmentשַׁלְוָה
shalvah · Hebrew Noun
A state of satisfaction, inner peace, and sufficiency; biblically, it is the result of trusting in God’s provision rather than being driven by the restless, insatiable greed of the flesh.
prosperityשָׂרִיד/שַׁלְוָה
sariyd/shalah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to a state of being well-off, successful, or flourishing, often used in wisdom literature to describe the outward appearance of the wicked, which Zophar argues is fleeting.
sufficiencyסְפוּקָו
sepheq · Hebrew Noun
The state of having enough or being satisfied; here it refers to the wicked person’s abundance or greed.
burning angerחֲרוֹן אַף
charon aph · Hebrew Noun/Noun phrase
Intense, focused, and righteous displeasure, especially of God against sin, which results in judgment.
terrorsבַּלָּהוֹת
ballahoth · Hebrew Noun
A state of extreme distress or psychological torment, often used to describe the consequences of divine judgment.
Utter darknessחֹשֶׁךְ
choshek · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the judgment of God, total absence of light, or the state of spiritual blindness and separation from God. It is frequently associated with the final judgment of the wicked.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
An act or state of wrongdoing; moral guilt or sin. In a theological sense, it denotes a perversion of what is right and carries the weight of guilt before a holy God.
wrathעֶבְרָה
ebrah · Hebrew Noun
The righteous anger, indignation, or judgment of God against sin. It represents God’s settled opposition to evil and His holy reaction to rebellion against His law.
wicked manרָשָׁע
rasha · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
One who is ethically and morally corrupt in the sight of God. It describes a person who persistently rejects God’s authority and refuses to walk in His ways.
portionחֵלֶק
cheleq · Hebrew Noun
The share, inheritance, or destiny assigned to an individual. Biblically, it refers to what one receives or experiences as a result of their life and conduct before God.
heritageנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
An inheritance or allotment, often used to describe what is passed down or assigned as a permanent possession. In a theological context, it is used for both blessings from God and divine judgments.