gloryכָּבוֹד
kabod · Hebrew Noun
The manifestation of God's presence, majesty, and character; in this context, it refers to the undeniable demonstration of His power that commands universal recognition.
put me to the testנָסָה
nasah · Hebrew Verb
To examine or try God's patience, often involving distrust or rebellion; it implies a challenging of God's character or promises after having witnessed His past faithfulness.
obeyedשָׁמַע
shama · Hebrew Verb
To hear, pay attention to, or comply with; in a biblical context, it implies active obedience to the revealed will and commands of God.
despisedנָאַץ
na'ats · Hebrew Verb
To treat with contempt or lack of respect; in a covenantal context, it signifies a rejection of God's holiness, authority, and the significance of His actions.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
One who serves or ministers to God; it implies a relationship of loyalty, subjection, and faithful execution of God's purposes.
spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
The immaterial part of man that dictates will, emotion, and attitude; here it refers to an inner disposition characterized by faith and trust in God's promises.
followed me fullyמָלֵא
male · Hebrew Verb
To be complete or whole in heart and action toward God; it implies total dedication, commitment, and adherence to God’s commands without turning aside.
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. It is the name through which He reveals Himself as the Redeemer and Lawgiver.
wickedרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Adjective
In a biblical context, describes a state of moral corruption, rebellion, or perversity that is contrary to the holiness and commands of God. It often refers to those who intentionally oppose God’s sovereign rule.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
A collective group of people, specifically in the Old Testament, the covenant community of Israel. It emphasizes the corporate identity of the people of God before the Lord.
grumbleלוּן
lun · Hebrew Verb
To murmur, complain, or express sustained discontent, particularly against God or His appointed leaders. Biblically, it is viewed as an act of defiance reflecting a lack of faith in God's providence and character.
As I liveחַי אָנִי
chay ani · Hebrew Phrase
An oath or solemn declaration of truth used by God to emphasize the absolute certainty of His word. It affirms that God is the living, acting reality behind His promises and judgments.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
An uninhabited, desolate, or uncultivated region. In Scripture, it often represents a place of testing, discipline, transition, or preparation where people encounter God apart from the structures of settled society.
censusפְּקֻדִים
pequdim · Hebrew Noun
The practice of counting the people, usually for military, taxation, or genealogical purposes. It signifies belonging to God’s covenantal community or national structure.
sworeשָׁבַע
shaba · Hebrew Verb
A solemn appeal to God or a divine declaration to confirm the truth or binding nature of a promise or threat. Biblically, an oath invokes God’s holiness and integrity as a guarantee of future action.
landאֶרֶץ
erets · Hebrew Noun
In the Old Testament, the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants as a perpetual possession. It symbolizes the place of God's presence, blessing, and the fulfillment of the covenant rest.
little onesטַף
taph · Hebrew Noun
Refers to children or descendants; in this context, it emphasizes the vulnerability and the future generation that inherits the promises denied to their parents due to the parents' unbelief.
preyבַּז
baz · Hebrew Noun
In biblical law and narrative, this often refers to being plundered, taken captive, or destroyed. It is used here to show the parents' cynical disbelief in God's ability to protect their children.
rejectedמָאַס
ma'as · Hebrew Verb
An act of deliberate refusal or despising; it conveys the rejection of God's covenantal promise and His sovereign guidance. It is a fundamental breaking of relationship with God.
shepherdsרָעָה
ra'ah · Hebrew Verb
Often used for shepherds or those who tend to flocks; figuratively, it implies a life of wandering, care, and hardship in the wilderness as a consequence of divine judgment.
faithlessnessזְנוּת
zenuth · Hebrew Noun
Describes an act of betrayal or unfaithfulness, particularly in a covenant context. It represents a turning away from trust in God to rebellion or idolatry.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
A legal and moral concept referring to guilt, sin, or the perversion of one's character. To 'bear iniquity' signifies suffering the just consequences or punishment for committed sin.
displeasureתְּנוּאָה
tenuah · Hebrew Noun
A divine response to human rebellion, encompassing God's anger, alienation, or withdrawal of favor. It signifies the relational 'estrangement' caused by human sin against the holiness of God.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God revealed to Israel. It signifies His absolute existence, holiness, and faithfulness to His word.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
An assembly or body of people; when used in a negative sense, it refers to a community united in rebellion or error against God's direct command.
