LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, revealing His faithfulness and self-existence to His people.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
An act of worship involving the presentation of a gift, animal, or substance to God, often symbolizing dedication, atonement, or thanksgiving.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice totally consumed by fire on the altar, representing the complete surrender and dedication of the worshiper to God.
sacrificeזֶבַח
zebach · Hebrew Noun
A ritual act of giving or slaughtering to establish or maintain fellowship with God, often emphasizing covenant faithfulness or communal participation.
vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn, binding promise made to God, often involving a commitment to perform a specific action or abstain from certain behaviors.
freewill offeringנְדָבָה
nedabah · Hebrew Noun
An offering given voluntarily out of love and gratitude, rather than as a mandatory requirement of the Law.
pleasing aromaנִיחֹחַ
reach nichoach · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to God’s acceptance of a sacrifice, signifying that the act of worship is pleasing and satisfies the requirements of the covenant relationship.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
An offering consisting of processed agricultural produce (flour), symbolizing the dedication of the fruit of one’s labor to God.
drink offeringנֶסֶךְ
nesek · Hebrew Noun
A liquid offering, usually wine, poured out alongside other sacrifices to symbolize joy, thanksgiving, or the pouring out of one's life before God.
ramאַיִל
ayil · Hebrew Noun
A male sheep, often used in Old Testament sacrificial contexts as a substitutionary offering, representing a life given to God. It frequently signifies dedication, guilt atonement, or covenant renewal.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A minchah (Hebrew) offering usually consisting of flour, oil, and incense, often presented alongside animal sacrifices. It represents the dedication of the fruits of one's labor to God and serves as a token of homage and gratitude.
drink offeringנֶסֶךְ
nesek · Hebrew Noun
A liquid offering, usually wine, poured out upon the altar or beside the sacrifice. It symbolizes a life poured out in total devotion and joy before God, often accompanying other sacrifices.
pleasing aromaנִיחוֹחַ רֵיחַ
reach nichoach · Hebrew Noun phrase
A common biblical metaphor describing the divine acceptance of a sacrifice. It indicates that God is pleased by the obedient worship and the sweet fellowship restored between Him and His people.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament. It signifies the self-existent, faithful, and redeeming God who enters into relationship with His people.
bullפָּר
par · Hebrew Noun
A young bovine animal, significant in the sacrificial system for its size and value. It was frequently used for high-level atonement or major congregational offerings due to its role as a substantial sign of surrender and consecration.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrificial animal offered to be wholly consumed by fire, symbolizing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper’s entire life to God. Unlike other offerings, the entire animal was offered to the Lord.
sacrificeזֶבַח
zebach · Hebrew Noun
A ritual slaughter offered to God. It represents the physical act of presenting an offering to the Lord, acknowledging His sovereignty and the necessity of mediation for drawing near to Him.
vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn promise made to God, often involving a commitment to perform a specific act or offer a sacrifice. Vows reflect a heart of voluntary devotion and a desire to honor God beyond mandatory requirements.
peace offeringsשֶׁלֶם
shelem · Hebrew Noun
Sacrifices offered to express thanks, petition, or fellowship with God. Unlike sin offerings, these were communal meals where God, the priest, and the offerer shared, symbolizing restored peace and covenantal communion.
food offeringאִשֶּׁה
isheh · Hebrew Noun
A term often used in Leviticus and Numbers to describe an offering made by fire, indicating that the sacrifice is consumed or transformed by flame as a demonstration of its surrender to the Lord.
bullשׁוֹר
shôr · Hebrew Noun
A male bovine, often used in sacrificial systems to represent significant atonement or fellowship with God due to its value and strength.
ramאַיִל
ayil · Hebrew Noun
A male sheep, frequently used in the sacrificial system for burnt offerings or peace offerings, symbolizing dedication and the cost of sin.
