LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealed to Moses as 'I AM WHO I AM'. It signifies His covenant faithfulness, self-existence, and holiness.
despiseנָאַץ
na'ats · Hebrew Verb
To treat with contempt or lack of reverence; to reject the value, authority, or holiness of someone or something, specifically God's character and works.
believeאָמַן
aman · Hebrew Verb
To trust, rely upon, or have confidence in; in a biblical sense, it signifies an active, committed faith rather than mere intellectual assent.
signsאוֹת
oth · Hebrew Noun
A miraculous act or event intended to serve as a witness or proof of God’s power, presence, and divine authority.
pestilenceדֶּבֶר
deber · Hebrew Noun
A sudden, widespread, and devastating disease or plague, often interpreted in the Old Testament as an expression of divine judgment.
disinheritיָרַשׁ
yarash · Hebrew Verb
To remove someone from their inheritance or possession; in this context, the withdrawal of God's covenantal blessing and status from the people of Israel.
midstקֶרֶב
qereb · Hebrew Noun
The immanent presence of God dwelling within or residing among His people, often associated with His protection, guidance, and holiness.
face to faceפָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים
panim el panim · Hebrew Phrase
An idiomatic expression describing intimate, direct, and unmediated personal encounter or communication with God.
cloudעָנָן
anan · Hebrew Noun
The manifestation of God's glory and presence, serving as a sign of His guidance, protection, and concealment of His holiness during the wilderness wanderings.
fireאֵשׁ
esh · Hebrew Noun
A manifestation of divine power and presence, often representing God's holiness, protection, or judgment, and providing light and guidance in darkness.
fameשֵׁמַע
shema · Hebrew Noun
The reputation or report concerning God's mighty acts; it signifies the spreading knowledge of His character and power among the nations.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, representing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people.
peopleעַם
ʿam · Hebrew Noun
A designation for the chosen nation of Israel, emphasizing their unique relationship with God as His covenantal people.
landאֶרֶץ
ʾereṣ · Hebrew Noun
The Promised Land of Canaan, specifically set apart by God for the inheritance of His covenant people.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbār · Hebrew Noun
The unpopulated, arid region where Israel wandered, serving both as a place of judgment and a place of refinement and divine provision.
powerכֹּחַ
kōaḥ · Hebrew Noun
The inherent strength, efficacy, or sovereignty of God manifested in His actions to accomplish His purposes and demonstrate His glory.
slow to angerאֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם
ʾerek ʾappayim · Hebrew Adjective/Phrase
Refers to God’s patient restraint from executing immediate judgment, allowing time for repentance and displaying His mercy.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
ḥeseḏ · Hebrew Noun
A foundational covenant term (hesed) describing God's loyal, faithful, and enduring love that persists despite human unfaithfulness.
iniquityעָוֹן
ʿāwōn · Hebrew Noun
Refers to moral perversion, guilt, or deliberate crookedness against God’s standard; it involves both the act and the resulting consequence.
transgressionפֶּשַׁע
pešaʿ · Hebrew Noun
Rebellion or crossing a boundary; it signifies a conscious breach of the covenant relationship with God.
guiltyנָקָה
nāqâ · Hebrew Adjective/Participle
One who is legally and morally accountable for sin, specifically one who has not been justified or acquitted by God.
pardonedסָלַח
sālaḥ · Hebrew Verb
To pass over, release, or remove the weight of sin, restoring a relationship with God through His grace.
