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.
sin offeringחַטָּאָה
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice offered to make amends for sin, acknowledging human guilt and the necessity of a substitute to restore a right relationship with God.
laid their handsסָמַךְ יָד
samak yad · Hebrew Verb phrase
A ritual act representing the transference of identity or guilt from the offerer to the animal, identifying the victim as a substitute for the offerer.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The life-force of a creature, which in biblical sacrifice is offered to God to ransom or cover the life of the sinner; it is the essential element of atonement.
purifiedחָטָא
chata · Hebrew Verb
To make ceremonially clean or remove defilement, often through ritual washing or the application of sacrificial blood, enabling access to God's presence.
atonementכָּפַר
kaphar · Hebrew Verb
The act of covering sin or satisfying the demands of divine justice, whereby God graciously provides a means to remove the barrier between Himself and sinful humanity.
entrailsקֶרֶב
qereb · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the internal organs of an animal, often used in sacrificial contexts to represent the inner life or emotional seat of a being. In the Mosaic law, the fat surrounding these organs was considered the choicest portion and belonged to the Lord.
long lobe of the liverיֹתֶרֶת עַל-הַכָּבֵד
yoteret al-hakkaved · Hebrew Noun phrase
The inner fatty tissue of the liver. In sacrificial ritual, this portion, along with the fat of the kidneys, was reserved for burning on the altar as a pleasing aroma to God, signifying that the best of the sacrifice was given to Him.
kidneysכִּלְיָה
kilyah · Hebrew Noun
In biblical symbolism, the kidneys were considered the seat of a person's deepest emotions, moral conscience, and innermost thoughts. Offering them to God symbolized the surrender of one's inner character and hidden motives.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A place of sacrifice where the mediator (priest) brings an offering to God. It represents the meeting place between the holy God and sinful humanity, where atonement is made through the shedding of blood.
bullפָּר
par · Hebrew Noun
The standard term for a young bull, often used in sacrificial offerings to make atonement for the priesthood or the congregation due to its value and significance.
campמַחֲנֶה
machaneh · Hebrew Noun
The act of removing the remains of certain sacrifices outside the sanctified space. This symbolized the removal of sin or impurity from the presence of the Lord, reflecting the holiness required to be near Him.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the one true God, emphasizing His self-existence, faithfulness, and relationship with His people. It is the name He revealed to Moses, signaling His sovereign authority.
ramאַיִל
ayil · Hebrew Noun
An unblemished male sheep used in ritual sacrifice. Rams were often associated with substitutionary atonement and dedication, as seen in the consecration of priests or the account of Abraham and Isaac.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice wholly consumed by fire, symbolizing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper to God. It represents complete devotion and the requirement of a life offered back to the Creator.
laid their hands onסָמַךְ יָד
samak yad · Hebrew Verb phrase
A ritual gesture where the offerer identified with the animal, symbolically transferring their sin or dedication onto the sacrifice. It signified that the animal was acting as a substitute or representative for the person.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
In Levitical law, the blood represents the life of the creature. Because life is in the blood, it is the primary instrument of atonement, used to cleanse, cover, and make propitiation for sin before a holy God.
entrailsקֶרֶב
qereb · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the internal organs of a slaughtered animal, often associated in biblical language with the seat of emotions, will, or deep inner life. In sacrificial contexts, their cleansing symbolizes the requirement for inward purity before God.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice consumed entirely by fire to God, signifying complete devotion, total surrender, and the atonement of sins, resulting in a sweet-smelling fragrance that pleases the Lord.
pleasing aromaנִיחֹחַ
nihoach · Hebrew Noun
An aroma or scent that is acceptable or soothing to God; it signifies that the sacrifice is pleasing, satisfies the requirement of justice, and indicates restored favor between God and His people.
food offeringאִשֶּׁה
ishsheh · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice offered by fire, expressing the act of giving a portion of creation back to the Creator as food, symbolizing the life of the animal offered up to God.
ordinationמִלֻּאִים
millu'im · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the setting apart or consecrating of priests for service. It involves the ritual transformation of an individual to be officially qualified to represent the people before God.
laid their handsסָמַךְ
samak · Hebrew Verb
A ritual act where the offerer identified with the animal, symbolically transferring their sin, guilt, or need for consecration onto the sacrifice. It signifies substitutionary atonement and personal participation in the sacrifice.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
In the Old Testament, the life of the flesh is in the blood; blood represents the life force released through death, serving as the necessary agent for atonement, purification, and the sealing of covenants.
fatחֵלֶב
cheleb · Hebrew Noun
In animal sacrifices, the fat was considered the richest part of the animal. It belonged to the Lord and symbolized the best of one's possessions or life, offered as a sign of reverence and holiness.
unleavened loafמַצָּה
matstsah · Hebrew Noun
A type of bread made without leaven (yeast), often associated with purity, haste, or the removal of corruption in the context of Israel's ritual life and the Passover.
wave offeringתְּנוּפָה
tenuphah · Hebrew Noun
A specific ritual action involving the moving of an offering back and forth or up and down before the Lord, signifying the presentation of the offering to God and acknowledging His ownership.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
The central structure in the tabernacle/temple for animal sacrifices, representing the place of atonement, where the holiness of God meets the need for sacrifice for sin.
ordination offeringמִלֻּאִים
millu'im · Hebrew Noun
A ceremonial filling of the hands, referring to the initiation of priests into their office, authorizing them to serve and handle sacred offerings.
pleasing aromaנִיחֹחַ
niychoach · Hebrew Noun
A figurative expression describing God's acceptance of an offering, indicating that the sacrifice is favorable, satisfying, and brings pleasure to Him.
anointing oilמִשְׁחָה
mishchah · Hebrew Noun
A ritualistic designation of oil used to set apart persons, places, or objects exclusively for God's holy use and service.
bloodדָּם
dam · Hebrew Noun
The life-substance of a creature, which in the Old Testament is the primary means of making atonement and cleansing from sin and uncleanness.
consecratedקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To set apart as holy, dedicating something or someone exclusively for the service and presence of God.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel moed · Hebrew Noun phrase
In the OT, this refers to the portable sanctuary where God manifested His presence among His people. It signifies the place where God meets with man, specifically mediated through priesthood and sacrifice.
ordinationמִלֻּאִים
millu'im · Hebrew Noun
This refers to the formal process of installing priests into their office, involving purification, anointing, and sacrifice. It signifies the setting apart of individuals for exclusive service to God.
atonementכָּפַר
kaphar · Hebrew Verb
The act of covering sin or making reconciliation between God and humanity. In the OT, this was achieved through sacrificial rituals, pointing toward the ultimate atonement provided by Christ.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses. It signifies His eternal self-existence and personal relationship with His people.
commandedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
To command signifies the exercise of divine authority or a formal, binding directive given by God to His people. It demands strict obedience as a response to God's holiness and covenant.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew term used to identify the covenant God of Israel, who reveals Himself as self-existent and faithful to His promises. It is the personal name by which He entered into a relationship with His people.
Mosesמֹשֶׁה
Mosheh · Hebrew Proper Noun
One who acts as a mediator, messenger, and representative of God to His people. Moses specifically serves as the lawgiver and foundational prophet of the Old Covenant, acting as the primary mediator between God and Israel.
commandedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
To declare a requirement, decree, or instruction with authority. In a biblical context, it refers to the authoritative words of God that demand obedience and establish the moral or ceremonial standards for His people.