evilרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
Refers to moral wickedness, rebellion, or disobedience against God's law. In the context of Israel's history, it describes their habitual turning away from the covenant relationship with Yahweh.
the LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel. It signifies His eternal existence, faithfulness, and self-revelation.
Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּי
Pĕlishtiy · Hebrew Proper Noun
A powerful maritime people who occupied the coastal plain of Canaan. They were constant enemies and oppressors of Israel during the period of the Judges.
barrenעָקָר
aqar · Hebrew Adjective
A condition often seen in the Bible as a state of social disgrace or sorrow, yet frequently used by God to display His power through miraculous intervention in birth.
the angel of the LORDמַלְאָךְ
mal'ak · Hebrew Noun
A messenger or representative of God. When referred to as "the Angel of the LORD," it often indicates a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, acting with the authority and identity of God Himself.
uncleanטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Adjective
Food or substances prohibited by the Mosaic Law. Consumption of these rendered a person ritually impure and unfit for divine service or community worship.
Naziriteנָזִיר
nazir · Hebrew Noun
A person who made a special vow to be set apart exclusively for God's service. This vow involved abstaining from wine, contact with the dead, and the cutting of hair as a sign of consecration.
saveיָשַׁע
yasha' · Hebrew Verb
To rescue, deliver, or grant victory. In Scripture, it is the act of God or His appointed instrument saving His people from bondage, oppression, or ultimate judgment.
man of Godאִישׁ הָאֱלֹהִים
ish ha-elohim · Hebrew Noun phrase
A title used for prophets, messengers, or divine beings who acted as mouthpieces for God, manifesting His presence or message to humanity. It denotes someone set apart by God for a specific task or mission.
angel of Godמַלְאַךְ הָאֱלֹהִים
malakh ha-elohim · Hebrew Noun phrase
A divine messenger sent by God to communicate His will to human beings. In the Old Testament, the "Angel of the LORD" is often uniquely identified with the presence or manifestation of Yahweh Himself.
awesomeנוֹרָא
nora · Hebrew Adjective
Something that inspires profound reverence, awe, or terror, often associated with the holiness or supernatural presence of God. It implies a sense of overwhelming majesty that causes humans to tremble.
Naziriteנָזִיר
nazir · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A specific vow taken under the Mosaic Law (Numbers 6) in which a person is set apart or "consecrated" to the Lord. It involved prohibitions against wine/strong drink, contact with the dead, and cutting one's hair, signifying a life dedicated wholly to God.
uncleanטָמֵא
tame · Hebrew Adjective
Ritually impure or defiled; in the Mosaic Law, it refers to items or actions that prevent one from approaching God or participating in the covenant community due to ceremonial disqualification.
the LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, revealed to Moses, signifying His self-existence, eternal nature, and personal relationship with His people. He is the God who keeps His promises.
prayedפָּלַל
palal · Hebrew Verb
A petitionary communication with God where a person expresses dependence, reverence, and desire for divine intervention or guidance. It is a fundamental act of faith acknowledging God's sovereignty and interest in human affairs.
angel of the LORDמַלְאָךְ
mal'ak yhwh · Hebrew Noun
A heavenly messenger sent by God to deliver messages or perform specific tasks on His behalf; often appears in a way that suggests a manifestation of God himself (The Angel of the LORD).
manאִישׁ
'ish · Hebrew Noun
A person of high or royal status; in this context, it refers to the divine messenger appearing as a human male.
words come trueבּוֹא
bo' · Hebrew Verb
The fulfillment or realization of spoken words, specifically referring to divine promises or prophecies coming to pass.
manner of lifeמִשְׁפָּט
mishpat · Hebrew Noun
The established way of life, custom, or rule of conduct; in this context, the discipline required for the child.
missionעָשָׂה
ma'aseh · Hebrew Noun (derived from verb)
The work, task, or performance required of someone; often used in the context of divine calling or service.
observeשָׁמַר
shamar · Hebrew Verb
To keep, guard, or observe commands; implies not only hearing but actively living in obedience to divine instructions.
unclean thingטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Adjective
Anything ritually impure or forbidden by Mosaic Law for consumption or contact; separates the holy/clean from the common/profane.
wineיַיִן
yayin · Hebrew Noun
An alcoholic beverage derived from grapes; often restricted for those under specific vows, such as the Nazirite vow.
strong drinkשֵׁכָר
shekar · Hebrew Noun
A potent, intoxicating drink, likely made from grain or fruit other than grapes; often prohibited to those under religious restriction.
angel of the LORDמַלְאָךְ
mal'akh Yahweh · Hebrew Noun
Refers to a divine messenger or representative of God, often carrying the authority and presence of God Himself, particularly in the Old Testament where the phrase sometimes refers to a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
'olah · Hebrew Noun
An offering burned completely on an altar to God, signifying total dedication, atonement, and the sweet-smelling savor of a life surrendered to Him.
nameשֵׁם
shem · Hebrew Noun
The personal designation used to express one's nature, authority, and character; in the Bible, to know a name is to have intimate knowledge of and access to the person's identity and power.
wonderfulפִּלְאִי
pili' · Hebrew Adjective
A Hebrew term describing something beyond human understanding, supernatural, or miraculous, often reserved for God's divine actions or attributes.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A gift of cereal or plant-based produce given to God as a tribute or act of worship, often accompanying animal sacrifices.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure, often made of stone or earth, designated for sacrificial worship, serving as the meeting place between the holy God and sinful humanity through the shed blood of a sacrifice.
facesפָּנִים
panim · Hebrew Noun
A posture of deep reverence, humility, and awe before the manifested presence or glory of God, acknowledging His supreme holiness.
angel of the LORDמַלְאַךְ יְהוָה
malak YHWH · Hebrew Noun phrase
A manifestation of the pre-incarnate Christ or a unique messenger of God; it refers to the visible appearance of the Lord in human or angelic form throughout the Old Testament.
dieמ֥וּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
The state of ceasing to live, which in the presence of the holy and righteous God is perceived by sinful humans as an inevitable consequence of their impurity.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
The supreme Creator and covenant-keeping God of Israel, revealed as holy, eternal, and set apart from His creation.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary sacrifice of an animal offered to God, usually representing dedication, atonement, or propitiation for sin.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
An offering of grain or meal often presented alongside animal sacrifices, symbolizing the offering of one's labor and fruits of the earth to God.