LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenant name of God in the Old Testament, representing His self-existence, holiness, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name through which He revealed Himself to Moses at the burning bush.
garmentsבֶּגֶד
beged · Hebrew Noun
A covering or vestment worn by the priests to signify their office, holiness, and the glory required for serving in the presence of God. These garments set them apart from the rest of the congregation.
anointing oilשֶׁמֶן
shemen · Hebrew Noun
Oil mixed with spices used to consecrate people or objects, setting them apart exclusively for God’s service and indicating the presence and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
sin offeringחַטָּאָה
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A sacrificial animal offered to God to make atonement for sins and restore the relationship between God and His people, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ.
unleavened breadמַצָּה
matstsah · Hebrew Noun
Bread made without leaven, representing purity and the removal of corruption, often used in sacrificial contexts to signify holiness and sincerity before God.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
The collective group of the people of Israel, chosen by God to be His covenant community, set apart as a kingdom of priests.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun phrase
The portable sanctuary where God dwelt among His people in the wilderness, serving as the focal point for worship, sacrifice, and divine revelation.
washedרָחַץ
rachats · Hebrew Verb
The action of ritual cleansing or purification, often symbolizing the removal of sin, ritual impurity, or the preparation for approaching God's holy presence.
coatכֻּתֹּנֶת
kuttonet · Hebrew Noun
The outer garment worn by priests in the Old Testament, representing the sacredness of their office and their role as mediators before God.
sashאַבְנֵט
abnet · Hebrew Noun
A belt or girdle used to secure priestly garments, symbolizing readiness for service and the containment of one's faculties for holy work.
ephodאֵפוֹד
ephod · Hebrew Noun
A sacred garment associated with the High Priest; it served as a unique piece of priestly apparel that held the breastpiece and symbolized the mediator's burden and responsibility before God.
breastpieceחֹשֶׁן
choshen · Hebrew Noun
A sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest, containing twelve precious stones representing the tribes of Israel, symbolizing the priest's role in bearing the people before God.
Urim and the Thummimאוּרִים וְתֻמִּים
Urim v'Thummim · Hebrew Noun
Sacred items used by the High Priest for inquiring of God's will; they represent the priest's responsibility to seek and discern divine guidance for the nation.
turbanמִצְנֶפֶת
mitsnephet · Hebrew Noun
The head-covering worn by the High Priest, signifying his dedication to the LORD and his role as the mediator for the people.
golden plateצִיץ
tsits · Hebrew Noun
A plate of pure gold worn on the High Priest's turban, inscribed with 'Holy to the LORD,' designating the wearer as uniquely set apart for divine service.
holyקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
The status of being set apart exclusively for God's use and presence; it signifies holiness, sacredness, and separation from the common or profane.
anointing oilשֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה
shemen hamishchah · Hebrew Noun
A mixture of spices and olive oil used to set apart people (like priests or kings) and objects for exclusive service to God, symbolizing the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
consecratedקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
The process of declaring something or someone as sacred and dedicated to God's service, marking the transition from ordinary to holy status.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure, usually of stone or earth, upon which sacrifices or offerings are made to God; it represents the place where God meets His people through blood sacrifice.
consecrateקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To set apart as sacred or holy for the exclusive use of God, often involving specific rituals of washing, anointing, or applying blood.
anointing oilמִשְׁחָה שֶׁמֶן
shemen mishchah · Hebrew Noun phrase
A sacred oil used in the Old Testament to mark persons or objects as holy and set apart for divine service; it symbolizes the setting apart by the Holy Spirit.
