LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the one true God of Israel, YHWH, who revealed Himself as the covenant-keeping I AM. It signifies His eternal nature, holiness, and active involvement in the history and redemption of His people.
vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn, voluntary promise or oath made to God, often involving the dedication of a person, animal, or property to His service or as a freewill offering. It signifies the individual's desire to express gratitude, devotion, or dedication to the Lord.
valuationעֶרְכְּךָ
erkecha · Hebrew Noun
The act of determining the monetary equivalent of something dedicated to the Lord for the purpose of redeeming it or fulfilling a vow. It reflects the concept that all persons and things belong to God, and their substitution requires an established standard of value.
shekelsשֶׁקֶל
sheqel · Hebrew Noun
A unit of weight used as the standard currency in ancient Israel. In a religious context, the 'shekel of the sanctuary' refers to a standardized, official weight maintained by the priests to ensure fairness and integrity in tithes, offerings, and vows.
shekelsשֶׁקֶל
sheqel · Hebrew Noun
A standard unit of weight, often used for silver or gold, serving as the primary currency or monetary value in the ancient Near East and Old Testament.
vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
The act of making a solemn promise or religious pledge to God, often involving the setting apart of persons, animals, or property for service or sacrifice.
holyקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective
Referring to anything set apart or consecrated for God's exclusive use; it implies a state of being sacred, separated from common use, and belonging entirely to the LORD.
vowerנָדַר
nadar · Hebrew Noun (Participle)
A person who has made a religious vow or pledge, obligating themselves to fulfill the terms of that commitment before the LORD.
substituteתְּמוּרָה
temurah · Hebrew Noun
The act of replacing one thing with another, strictly prohibited in the context of sacred vows to maintain the integrity of what was originally dedicated to God.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
The official representative of God among the people, responsible for mediation, offering sacrifices, performing valuations, and maintaining the ritual purity of the sanctuary.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
Something dedicated to the LORD for ritual use; a gift offered to God, usually involving an animal sacrifice, symbolizing devotion and atonement.
uncleanטָמֵא
tame' · Hebrew Adjective
In the Old Testament, the state of being ceremonially unfit or impure, prohibiting participation in communal worship or sacrificial rituals. It often reflects a state that does not necessarily imply moral sin but requires ritual purification.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
In the Levitical system, an offering or gift brought to God as an act of worship, sacrifice, or dedication. It represents a surrender of something valuable to the LORD as an acknowledgment of His ownership and authority.
redeemגָּאַל
ga'al · Hebrew Verb
To buy back or reclaim something previously dedicated or consecrated to God. It involves a legal process of paying a prescribed price to restore the item to one's own possession, often involving an additional penalty or premium.
valuationעֶרֶךְ
erek · Hebrew Noun
In this context, the authoritative assessment made by a priest regarding the monetary worth of an object dedicated to the LORD. It serves as the standard by which the value of a vow or gift is determined.
holy giftקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
Something set apart for God's exclusive use or service. It carries the sense of being "sanctified," removed from common or profane use, and belonging entirely to the LORD.
donorהַמַּקְדִּישׁ
hammaqdish · Hebrew Noun/Participle
The person who makes a vow or consecrates property to the LORD. It signifies the individual acting as an agent in covenantal devotion, bringing their resources under the priestly oversight of the Tabernacle/Temple.
dedicatesקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To set something apart as holy or devoted to God for His exclusive use, often involving an oath or a vow. It signifies an act of consecration, removing the item from common use and placing it under the Lord’s ownership.
possessionאֲחֻזָּה
achuzzah · Hebrew Noun
A piece of land or property owned by an individual or family, often referring to the ancestral land grant inherited by the tribes of Israel. It emphasizes the God-given stewardship over the land, which ultimately belongs to the Lord.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
YHWH, the personal and covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and supreme authority over Israel. It is the name revealed to Moses, emphasizing God as the self-existent I AM.
homerחֹמֶר
chomer · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew unit of measurement for dry goods, equivalent to about 6-10 bushels, used here as a standard for calculating land productivity.
shekelsשֶׁקֶל
sheqel · Hebrew Noun
A unit of currency and weight in the ancient Near East, typically representing the weight of silver. It was a standard for commerce, fines, and religious valuations in Israelite law.
jubileeיוֹבֵל
yobel · Hebrew Noun
The fiftieth year, following seven cycles of seven years, designated as a time of liberation, the release of debts, and the return of ancestral land to its original owners. It was a sabbath year signifying that the land belongs to God and should not be permanently sold.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
The religious official tasked with performing sacrifices, mediating between God and the people, and interpreting the Law. The priest acted as the administrative representative of God's holiness in the sanctuary.
redeemגָּאַל
ga'al · Hebrew Verb
The act of buying back or recovering something that was sold, pledged, or devoted to God. In a theological sense, it carries the idea of deliverance from bondage or reclaiming what has been set apart, often by paying a required price.
jubileeיוֹבֵל
yobel · Hebrew Noun
A period of fifty years after which land returned to its original tribal owner and slaves were released, symbolizing God's ultimate ownership of the land and His provision for His people.
holy giftקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Anything or anyone set apart exclusively for the service or ownership of God, rendered sacred and no longer available for common or secular use.
devotedחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
Something dedicated to God under a ban or vow, often implying it cannot be redeemed or must be treated with the utmost sacred reverence.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
The official religious mediator appointed by God to oversee the sacrificial system, maintain the sanctity of the sanctuary, and mediate between God and the people.
dedicatesקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
The act of setting something apart as a sacred offering to the Lord, involving a transfer of ownership or dedicated use.
valuationעֶרְכְּךָ
erkekha · Hebrew Noun
An assessment or estimation of value, typically regarding property or persons, used to determine the monetary equivalent of a vow or redemption price.
shekelשֶׁקֶל
sheqel · Hebrew Noun
A standard weight used in the ancient Near East, specifically designated as the official weight for transactions and offerings within the tabernacle or temple precincts to ensure integrity and fairness.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
The central dwelling place of God’s presence among His people, representing the place where offerings are brought and divine law is administered.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bekor · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the first male offspring of humans or animals, which was considered the property of God under the Mosaic Law. This concept emphasizes God's ownership and claim over all life, particularly following the deliverance from Egypt.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant God of Israel, the personal name revealed to Moses. It signifies the self-existent, eternal, and faithful One who enters into a covenant relationship with His people.
uncleanטָמֵא
tame · Hebrew Adjective
Ritually unfit for ceremonial use in the sanctuary or for consumption by the people under the law. It represents a state of separation from the holy because of physical defects or prescribed religious categories.
redeemedפָּדָה
padah · Hebrew Verb
The act of recovering property or a person by paying a price, symbolizing the restoration of what was under obligation or bondage back to its original owner or status.
devoted thingחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
A term describing property or persons irrevocably set apart for God's exclusive use or judgment. Unlike other offerings, these cannot be bought back, indicating their complete and final surrender to the divine will.
most holyקֹדֶשׁ קֳדָשִׁים
qodesh qodashim · Hebrew Noun phrase
A status indicating something is set apart exclusively for God's use and presence. It must be treated with utmost reverence, as it is separated from common use and belongs entirely to the sacred sphere.
put to deathמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
The legal requirement of removing a life from the community as an act of divine judgment. It involves complete separation from the world and surrender to the justice of God.
titheמַעֲשֵׂר
ma'aser · Hebrew Noun
A tenth part of one's produce or income given to God as an act of worship and acknowledgment of His provision. It serves as a practical recognition that all blessings originate from and belong to the Creator.
holyקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
That which is separated from common use and consecrated to God. It involves a state of purity and distinctness necessitated by the presence and requirements of a holy God.
redeemגָּאַל
ga'al · Hebrew Verb
To buy back or recover something that has been dedicated or belongs to another, often involving a payment or price to restore ownership. In a redemptive context, it signifies releasing someone or something from a claim or bondage.
titheמַעֲשֵׂר
ma'aser · Hebrew Noun
A tenth part of one's produce or possessions given back to God as an act of worship and acknowledgment of His provision. It functions as a recognition that all belongs to the Lord and is to be used for the support of His service or the community.
holyקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective
Something or someone set apart or consecrated specifically for God’s exclusive use and service. It implies a state of being separated from common, profane use and belonging entirely to the sanctity of the Lord.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
Refers to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It is the personal name of God, revealing His self-existence, eternal nature, and His faithfulness to His people in covenant relationship.
substituteתְּמוּרָה
temurah · Hebrew Noun
The act of exchanging one thing for another. In this context, it implies an attempt to bypass the required offering by substituting a different, perhaps lesser or preferred, item for that which was legally designated for the Lord.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
Divine instructions or laws given by God for the regulation of human conduct and relationship with Him. They are not merely suggestions but expressions of God's moral will and sovereign authority.
