LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
Refers to the covenant God of Israel, the self-existent One who enters into a personal, saving relationship with His people and keeps His promises.
restנוּחַ
nuwach · Hebrew Noun
The state of security, peace, or cessation of conflict granted by God to His people, often as a result of His faithfulness in victory.
inheritanceנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
A theological concept referring to the land, blessing, or position given by God to His people as a permanent possession; it is a gift from God based on His covenant.
cut offכָּרַת
karath · Hebrew Verb
In the context of the conquest, this refers to the judicial or military act of destroying or removing pagan influences and nations that stood against God's purposes for Israel.
possessיָרַשׁ
yarash · Hebrew Verb
The act of taking or occupying the land that God has granted, implying both a right to the land and the responsibility to steward it according to God’s law.
promisedדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun/Verb
A solemn declaration or commitment made by God to His people, ensuring the certainty of a future fulfillment based on His character and faithfulness.
be very strongחָזַק
chazaq · Hebrew Verb
Possessing a firmness of purpose, courage, and resolve, often commanded by God to His people to ensure obedience and faithfulness to His covenant.
Book of the Law of Mosesתּוֹרָה
torah · Hebrew Noun
The foundational divine instruction given through Moses at Sinai, forming the covenantal basis for Israel's life, worship, and relationship with God.
turning asideסוּר
sur · Hebrew Verb
To deviate, turn away, or stray from the path of obedience; often used in the context of abandoning the covenant or moral standards.
mixבּוֹא
bo' · Hebrew Verb
To unite, intermarry, or socially coalesce with foreign peoples, which in the Old Testament context led to spiritual syncretism and idolatry.
serve themעָבַד
abad · Hebrew Verb
In the context of idolatry, this refers to invoking, worshipping, or recognizing the authority of pagan deities, which is strictly forbidden to God's people.
clingדָּבַק
dabaq · Hebrew Verb
To hold fast, stick, or cleave to someone with loyalty and devotion; often used to describe the covenant relationship between the believer and the Lord.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The covenant name of God (Yahweh), representing His self-existence, faithfulness, and personal relationship with His people.
driven outיָרַשׁ
yarash · Hebrew Verb
To expel, dispossess, or cast out; often used for God clearing the land of Canaan of its inhabitants so Israel could dwell there as promised.
standיָצַב
yatsab · Hebrew Verb
To withstand, endure, or successfully oppose; used here to describe the inability of enemies to maintain their ground against Israel due to God’s presence.
puts to flightרָדַף
radaph · Hebrew Verb
To cause to flee or retreat in panic; a common description of the supernatural victory God grants His people in battle.
fights for youלָחַם
lacham · Hebrew Verb
The active intervention of God on behalf of His people, where He assumes the role of the primary combatant in their defense or deliverance.
promisedדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun
A solemn declaration or oath made by God regarding future actions or blessings, which is guaranteed by His divine character.
loveאָהַב
ahab · Hebrew Verb
In a biblical context, to love God is to commit oneself entirely to Him in loyalty, obedience, and heartfelt devotion, reflecting His covenantal love for His people. It is the fundamental requirement of the relationship between God and His people, often synonymous with fearing Him and keeping His commandments.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew word referring to the covenant God of Israel. It denotes the self-existent, eternal, and personal God who keeps His promises and enters into a saving, binding relationship with His people.
turn backשׁוּב
shub · Hebrew Verb
To turn back denotes apostasy or a deliberate departure from the path of obedience to God. It signifies a regression into spiritual idolatry or rebellion after having been redeemed or shown the truth.
clingדָּבַק
dabaq · Hebrew Verb
In a spiritual sense, this describes an improper union or alliance with those who do not follow the Lord. It carries the warning against compromise with worldly influences or idolatrous practices that dilute or destroy one's exclusive devotion to God.
snare and a trapפַּח
pach / mokesh · Hebrew Noun
Metaphorically, these represent the spiritual and moral temptations or consequences that entrap a person who turns away from God. They signify the danger of being lured into destruction by lingering influences of sin or evil.
go the way of all the earthהָלַךְ
halak derek kol ha'arets · Hebrew Verb/Idiom
A reference to the inevitability of death, the common destiny for all humanity following the Fall. It highlights the fleeting nature of life and the transition from labor to final accountability before God.
wordדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun
The divine declaration, spoken word, or promise. In Scripture, God's word is living, active, and inherently powerful, guaranteed to accomplish exactly what He intends because it is grounded in His unchanging nature and authority.
evil thingsרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
In the context of the Mosaic Covenant, evil (or calamity) is the necessary judgment brought upon the people for their breach of covenant. It represents the consequences of breaking fellowship with God, serving as a manifestation of His holiness and justice in response to disobedience.
transgressעָבַר
abar · Hebrew Verb
To violate a law, commandment, or agreement; in a biblical context, it refers to the willful breaking of the solemn, binding relationship established by God with His people.
covenantבְּרִית
berit · Hebrew Noun
A solemn, binding agreement or treaty between God and His people, often involving promises, responsibilities, and consequences. It is the framework through which God relates to humanity.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of the God of Israel. It denotes His self-existence, His holiness, and His faithfulness to His promises.
other godsאֱלֹהִים אֲחֵרִים
elohim acherim · Hebrew Noun phrase
Divine beings or idols that are falsely worshiped as deity. This is strictly prohibited in Scripture, as only the one true God is worthy of worship.
bow downחָוָה
chavah · Hebrew Verb
A posture of submission and worship. In the Bible, it signifies giving ultimate reverence, adoration, and service to a deity.
angerאַף
aph · Hebrew Noun
The divine reaction to sin and rebellion against God's holiness. It is not an unbridled, irrational temper, but a righteous, judicial response to the violation of His covenant and moral law.
perishאָבַד
abad · Hebrew Verb
To be destroyed, to come to an end, or to experience spiritual and physical ruin. It often describes the inevitable consequence of separating oneself from the source of life, God.
