LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping, self-existent One who revealed Himself to Moses. It is the holiest name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness to His promises and His relationship with His people.
peace offeringsשֶׁלֶם
shelem · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary animal sacrifice presented to God, often emphasizing fellowship, communion, and thanksgiving between God and the worshiper. It symbolized a state of peace or harmony with God, often culminating in a shared meal.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
A general term for any gift or tribute presented to God, signifying the worshiper's devotion, submission, and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. It represents the dedication of one's resources or life to the Lord.
fatחֵלֶב
cheleb · Hebrew Noun
The rich, fatty portion of the animal, often viewed as the choice or best part. In sacrificial law, the fat was reserved for the Lord as a pleasing aroma, signifying that the best of one's possessions belongs to God.
wave offeringתְּנוּפָה
tenupah · Hebrew Noun
A specific ritual action where the priest and/or the offerer moved the offering in a side-to-side (waving) motion before the Lord. This act symbolized the presentation of the offering to God's presence, after which it was returned to the priest or offerer for their use.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
The mediator between God and the people, appointed to perform sacrifices, maintain the tabernacle/temple, and teach the law. Their primary function was to represent the people before God and facilitate atonement.
fatחֵלֶב
cheleb · Hebrew Noun
Often associated with the best part of an animal sacrifice; symbolically represents the richness or the 'life' of the offering, which was strictly reserved for God as the portion belonging solely to Him.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
The place of sacrifice, typically a raised structure where offerings were consumed by fire. It serves as the meeting point between the holy God and sinful humanity, symbolizing atonement and consecration.
peace offeringsשֶׁלֶם
shelem · Hebrew Noun
A specific offering (Heb. shelem) intended to express fellowship, gratitude, or fulfill a vow. It signifies peace or wholeness between the offerer and God, with the meat often shared between the offerer, the priests, and God.
contributionתְּרוּמָה
terumah · Hebrew Noun
A portion or offering set apart from the whole and given as a gift to God or the priesthood. It symbolizes the recognition that all things belong to God and that the community supports those dedicated to His service.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The life of the creature, which serves as the required payment for sin. In the sacrificial system, blood was the unique, sacred instrument of atonement provided by God.
wavedנוּף
nuph · Hebrew Verb
A ritual gesture where the offering was moved back and forth before the Lord to signify presenting it to Him, before it was then received by the priest for consumption.
perpetual dueחֻקָּה עוֹלָם
chuqqah olam · Hebrew Noun phrase
Something lasting indefinitely; a statute or law intended to continue throughout the generations of Israel.
food offeringsאִשֶּׁה
isheh · Hebrew Noun
The portion of the sacrifice consumed by fire on the altar, representing that it was accepted by God as an aroma pleasing to Him.
serve as priestsכָּהַן
kahan · Hebrew Verb
The designation of the Levitical tribe to stand in the presence of God, perform sacred rites, and mediate the worship of the covenant community.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the one true God, revealing His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which He entered into a special redemptive relationship with Israel.
anointedמָשַׁח
mashach · Hebrew Verb
The act of consecrating a person or thing to God's service by applying oil, signifying the setting apart for a holy purpose and the empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
dueחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
Something that is appointed, decreed, or assigned as a portion or right, often referring to a permanent ordinance or rule established by God.
