LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness and presence with His people.
Feast of Boothsסֻכָּה
sukkah · Hebrew Noun
Also known as Sukkot, this harvest festival commemorates God's provision for the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings and looks forward to the ingathering of the nations.
holy convocationמִקְרָא
miqra · Hebrew Noun
A sacred assembly or public gathering of the people for the purpose of worship, religious observance, or communal proclamation of God’s holiness.
ordinary workעֲבֹדָה
abodah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to common, secular, or everyday tasks and labor, which are prohibited on holy days to prioritize worship and set-apart time for God.
food offeringsאִשֶּׁה
iššeh · Hebrew Noun
Refers to various offerings made to God by fire, signifying the surrender of the worshiper's life or gratitude to the Lord. These offerings involve the consumption of the gift by fire, symbolizing its acceptance by God as a pleasing aroma.
holy convocationמִקְרָא קֹדֶשׁ
miqrā' qōdeš · Hebrew Noun phrase
A designated time for the people of God to assemble for corporate worship, distinct from ordinary life. It signifies a state of being set apart (holy) for the specific purpose of gathering together in the Lord's presence.
solemn assemblyעֲצָרָה
‘aṣārâ · Hebrew Noun
A special gathering or closing assembly, often associated with a day of rest at the end of a feast. It implies a suspension of normal routines to focus entirely on religious observance and community worship.
appointed feastsמוֹעֵד
mô‘ēd · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the cyclical gatherings established by God for His covenant people to meet with Him. These times are divine appointments where history and theology intersect through mandated liturgical acts.
burnt offeringsעֹלָה
‘ōlâ · Hebrew Noun
An offering, typically an animal, entirely consumed by fire on the altar. It symbolizes complete dedication, total surrender, and atonement for the worshiper before a holy God.
grain offeringsמִנְחָה
minḥâ · Hebrew Noun
A gift of agricultural produce (flour, oil, incense) offered to God as an acknowledgment of His provision and ownership of the land. It often accompanied other sacrifices as a tribute of thanksgiving.
sacrificesזֶבַח
zebaḥ · Hebrew Noun
The general term for a sacrifice, involving the shedding of blood or the presentation of a gift to God. It reflects the necessity of substitutionary or communal approach to the divine.
drink offeringsנֶסֶךְ
nesek · Hebrew Noun
A liquid offering, usually of wine, poured out upon the altar or around its base. It signifies the pouring out of one's life or joy as a secondary act of devotion to God.
Sabbathsשַׁבָּת
šabbāt · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the rest commanded by God for His people, marking a cessation from labor. It reflects God’s own rest after creation and acknowledges His sovereignty over time and productivity.
freewill offeringsנְדָבָה
nĕdābâ · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary offering made to God as an expression of gratitude or a response to a realized blessing. It is distinct from mandatory requirements, demonstrating a heart of willing devotion.
solemn restשַׁבָּתוֹן
šabbātôn · Hebrew Noun
A state of ceasing all mundane activity to acknowledge God’s holiness. It is a period characterized by inactivity to ensure that the focus remains solely on the divine significance of the day.
rejoiceשָׂמַח
śāmaḥ · Hebrew Verb
An internal and external expression of gladness before the Lord. In the context of feasts, it is a commanded response to God’s presence, salvation, and temporal provision for His people.
feastחַג
chag · Hebrew Noun
A religious festival, celebration, or pilgrimage characterized by joy and communal worship, often mandated by God to commemorate His mighty acts in history.
statuteחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
A permanent, binding ordinance or rule established by divine authority; it signifies a decree that remains perpetually in effect for God's covenant people.
boothsסֻכָּה
sukkah · Hebrew Noun
Temporary, lightweight shelters made of branches and foliage; in a biblical context, they symbolize fragility, dependence on God, and the period of wilderness wandering following the exodus.
Israelitesיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisrael · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the covenant community descended from the patriarch Jacob, whom God chose, delivered from bondage, and set apart as His own possession to be a light to the nations.
Egyptמִצְרַיִם
Mitsrayim · Hebrew Noun
The historical event where God supernaturally liberated His people from slavery in Egypt, serving as the foundational act of redemption and the prototype for God's salvation throughout biblical history.
