LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His covenantal faithfulness and eternal existence.
tent of meetingמוֹעֵד אֹהֶל
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A sacred structure in the Old Testament, first the Tabernacle and later the Temple, where God manifested His presence and where His people communed with Him and offered sacrifices.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
A general term for a gift or tribute presented to God, serving as a means of approaching Him, expressing devotion, or seeking reconciliation.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A type of sacrifice wholly consumed by fire, symbolizing total surrender and dedication to God, and serving to gain favor or atonement.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
In the context of sacrificial animals, it denotes a state of being physically perfect, without spot or defect, symbolizing the holiness and moral purity required for approaching a holy God.
lay his hand onסָמַךְ יָד
samak yad · Hebrew Verb Phrase
The act of ceremonially transferring the guilt or identity of the offerer onto the sacrificial animal, signifying substitution and identification.
atonementכָּפַר
kaphar · Hebrew Noun
The theological concept of 'covering' sin, where the life of a substitute is offered to pay the penalty for transgression, resulting in the restoration of a relationship with God.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
In the Old Testament, blood represents the life principle, and its application in sacrifice is the essential means ordained by God for the cleansing of sin and the ratification of covenant.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbe'ach · Hebrew Noun
The designated place of sacrifice, typically a raised structure, where the fire burned and where the blood of the sacrifice was applied to mediate between God and the sinner.
flayעָרָה
arah · Hebrew Verb
The act of removing the skin from an animal, often associated with preparation for sacrifice, symbolizing the total exposure and submission of the offering before God.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary or prescribed sacrifice, often consumed entirely by fire, symbolizing complete dedication, surrender, and atonement for the worshipper before God.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbe'ach · Hebrew Noun
The central place of sacrifice and worship, representing the meeting point between God's holiness and humanity, where blood atonement is made.
entrailsקֶרֶב
qereb · Hebrew Noun
The visceral organs of the animal, signifying the inward parts or the core of the being, which must be cleansed before being offered to God.
food offeringאִשֶּׁה
ishsheh · Hebrew Noun
A technical term for a sacrifice presented to God by fire, emphasizing the consumption of the offering as a symbolic provision for the Lord's acceptance.
pleasing aromaנִיחֹחַ
nihoach · Hebrew Noun
A metaphorical expression indicating God's acceptance and satisfaction with the act of worship and sacrifice offered in obedience and faith.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Old Testament, revealing Him as the self-existent, faithful, and redeeming God of Israel.
