idolsאֱלִיל
elil · Hebrew Noun
An object, image, or idea made by human hands to represent a deity; prohibited in biblical worship because God is transcendent and cannot be represented by anything created.
pillarמַצֵּבָה
matstsebah · Hebrew Noun
A standing stone or monument often associated with Canaanite idolatrous worship; in a biblical context, their erection is forbidden as they signify a departure from the worship of Yahweh.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealed to Moses, signifying His eternal, self-existent, and covenant-keeping nature.
Sabbathsשַׁבָּת
shabbath · Hebrew Noun
A day or period of divinely ordained rest and worship; it serves as a sign of the covenant between God and His people, calling them to cease labor and acknowledge God as Creator and Redeemer.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A place set apart as holy for the presence and worship of God; it represents the dwelling place of God among His people and requires deep respect and ritual purity.
statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the collective laws, regulations, and decrees given by God to govern the moral, civil, and religious life of His people; walking in them signifies obedience and covenant loyalty.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
The specific directives or orders issued by God, carrying His authority; keeping them is the primary expression of love and devotion for the believer.
securelyבֶּטַח
betach · Hebrew Noun/Adverb
A condition of safety, freedom from danger, or peace; biblically, it is the result of living in obedience to God and experiencing His covenantal protection.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A state of wholeness, completeness, or well-being that results from a right relationship with God and others. In the Old Testament, it often implies security, prosperity, and the absence of conflict.
make you afraidחָרַד
charad · Hebrew Verb
A state of dread or terror, often involving the loss of security. Biblically, it is the opposite of the rest and safety provided by God's protection.
swordחֶרֶב
chereb · Hebrew Noun
The standard Hebrew term for a metallic weapon of war, used both for national defense and divine judgment. Its presence or absence in the land serves as an indicator of God's favor or discipline.
enemiesאוֹיֵב
oyeb · Hebrew Noun
One who acts with hostility or stands in opposition, frequently denoting those who oppose God's people. In the covenant context, victory over them is a manifestation of divine intervention.
covenantבְּרִית
berith · Hebrew Noun
A formal, binding agreement between God and His people, characterized by God’s promises of faithfulness and the people's responsibility to obey His commands. It is the framework through which God interacts with Israel.
dwellingמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
The state of God actively residing or manifesting His presence among His people, symbolizing intimacy, communion, and divine protection.
abhorגָּעַל
ga'al · Hebrew Verb
To hate, detest, or loathe with intense repulsion; in Scripture, it often refers to God’s reaction to sin or, as here, the negation of such a reaction toward His obedient people.
Godאֱלֹהִים
Elohim · Hebrew Noun
A divine-human relational arrangement where God commits Himself to be the covenant protector and provider for a chosen people, who in turn commit to exclusive loyalty and obedience to Him.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the Almighty God of Israel, YHWH, revealing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His covenant promises.
slavesעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A forced state of servitude where one is under the total authority and ownership of another, deprived of personal freedom.
yokeמֹטָה
motah · Hebrew Noun
A tool used to harness animals; in Scripture, it is a potent metaphor for oppression, burden, and submission to an external power or authority.
