oracleמַשָּׂא
massa' · Hebrew Noun
A prophetic utterance or burden, often containing a message of judgment or instruction from God to a specific people or nation.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel, signifying His eternal, self-existent, and faithful nature.
jealousקַנּוֹא
qanno' · Hebrew Adjective
A divine attribute describing God’s demand for exclusive devotion and His intolerance of rivals to His glory or covenantal relationship with His people.
avengingנֹקֵם
noqem · Hebrew Participle/Verb
The exercise of divine justice, where God rights wrongs and restores order by punishing those who oppose Him or His people.
wrathfulחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
The settled, holy, and righteous indignation of God against sin, rebellion, and evil, manifesting in His judgment.
adversariesצַר
tsar · Hebrew Noun
Those who deliberately set themselves in opposition to God and His kingdom, becoming the objects of His righteous judgment.
slow to angerאֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם
erek appayim · Hebrew Adjective phrase
Patience; God’s characteristic restraint in withholding judgment, allowing time for repentance and showing His mercy alongside His justice.
guiltyרָשָׁע
rasha' · Hebrew Adjective
The legal condition of one who has transgressed God's law; being guilty means to be under the condemnation of divine justice.
whirlwindסוּפָה
suphah · Hebrew Noun
A forceful expression of God’s sovereignty over nature, often used to describe His judgment against His enemies or the shaking of the foundations of the world.
rebukesגָּעַר
ga'ar · Hebrew Verb
To express sharp disapproval or to command with authority; when God rebukes, it signifies His authoritative power over the elements and His creation.
worldתֵבֵל
tebel · Hebrew Noun
The habitated realm or the entirety of humanity; God is the rightful ruler and judge over all people and the physical creation.
indignationזַעַם
zaʿam · Hebrew Noun
A strong feeling of displeasure or resentment aroused by injustice, unrighteousness, or rebellion, especially referring to God's righteous judgment against sin.
angerאַף
ʾaph · Hebrew Noun
A state of intense, settled hostility or retribution; specifically, the holy and righteous reaction of God against sin and rebellion.
wrathחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
The settled, divine fury of God against sin, often portrayed as an active, burning judgment that destroys opposition.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God (YHWH), signifying His eternal existence, faithfulness to His promises, and His supreme authority over all creation.
strongholdמָעוֹז
maʿoz · Hebrew Noun
A place of safety, defense, or refuge; biblically, God Himself is described as the ultimate shelter for His people during times of distress.
knowsיָדַע
yadaʿ · Hebrew Verb
To acknowledge, perceive, or have an intimate, experiential relationship with someone; it implies not just information but a relational connection or bond.
refugeחָסָה
chasah · Hebrew Verb
To seek shelter, trust, or place one’s confidence in the protection of another, specifically used for those who put their trust in God for deliverance.
adversariesצַר
tsar · Hebrew Noun
Those who oppose God’s will, purpose, or people; they stand in direct conflict with the authority and holiness of the Almighty.
darknessחֹשֶׁךְ
choshek · Hebrew Noun
The state of being separated from God's presence, light, and blessing; frequently associated with judgment, death, and the abode of the wicked.
stubbleקַשׁ
qash · Hebrew Noun
Dry plant stalks or residue left after harvest, used as a frequent biblical metaphor for the rapid, total destruction and consumption of the wicked under God's judgment.
evilרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew term for 'evil' often denotes moral wickedness, badness, or calamity, signifying a deviation from God's holy standard or an intent to cause harm. It frequently describes actions or thoughts that are contrary to God's will and covenant.
worthlessבְּלִיַּעַל
beliyya'al · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A term denoting someone of no value, wickedness, or ruin, often implying an absence of moral worth or usefulness to God. It frequently describes the ungodly or those who are spiritually hollow.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God, revealing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It is the name by which God entered into relationship with Israel and fulfills His redemptive promises.
afflictedעָנָה
anah · Hebrew Verb
To cause suffering, distress, or humiliation as a means of discipline or judgment. In a biblical context, it often refers to God's sovereign act of humbling His people to lead them toward repentance or as a response to their rebellion.
yokeעֹל
'ol · Hebrew Noun
A symbolic instrument of servitude or oppression. In Scripture, it represents bondage, subjection to a ruler, or the weight of sin and judgment that restricts freedom.
carved image and the metal imageפֶסֶל / מַסֵּכָה
pesel / massēkāh · Hebrew Noun
Representations used in religious worship, often idols or images made of wood or metal. In the Old Testament, these are strictly forbidden as they violate the commandment against idolatry and replace the worship of the invisible, true God with created things.
good newsבְּשׂוֹרָה
besorah · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to the announcement of victory, salvation, or God's intervening action on behalf of His people. In prophetic literature, it signals the arrival of divine deliverance and the restoration of God's reign.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
shalom · Hebrew Noun
The biblical concept of 'peace' (Shalom) denotes more than the absence of conflict; it signifies wholeness, prosperity, well-being, and right relationship with God and others. It is the state of harmony achieved through God's redemptive work.
feastsחַג
chag · Hebrew Noun
Religious gatherings or sacred seasons ordained by God for Israel to remember His works, observe His law, and worship Him. They are occasions for community identity and faithfulness to the covenant.
vowsנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn promise or religious vow made to God, often involving a pledge of service, sacrifice, or obedience. Fulfilling vows reflects a heart committed to gratitude and covenant faithfulness.
