LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
General term for moral failure, guilt, or the consequences thereof. To 'bear iniquity' signifies taking responsibility for the guilt or suffering the penal consequences of sin.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A place set apart as holy, dedicated exclusively to the presence and worship of God; it represents God's dwelling place among His people.
priesthoodכְּהֻנָּה
kehunnah · Hebrew Noun
The office or function of a priest, involving mediation between God and humanity, offering sacrifices, and interceding for the people.
ministerשָׁרַת
sharath · Hebrew Verb
A general term referring to any action of service or ministry, often applied to the religious duties performed in the tabernacle or temple.
testimonyעֵדוּת
eduth · Hebrew Noun
The portable tabernacle that served as the center of God's presence, specifically housing the tablets of the Law (the testimony).
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
A structure or place where sacrifices are offered to God, serving as the point of intersection between human sin and divine atonement.
outsiderזָר
zar · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A term often used for a non-Levite or unauthorized person who is restricted from entering into holy areas or performing holy duties.
wrathקֶצֶף
qetseph · Hebrew Noun
Divine indignation or righteous judgment against sin; it reflects God's holiness reacting against impurity and rebellion.
Levitesלְוִיִּם
lewiyyiym · Hebrew Noun
In the Bible, this refers to those chosen from the tribe of Levi who were set apart to assist the priests in the care and maintenance of the tabernacle (and later, the temple). They represent the firstborn of Israel, dedicated to the service of God on behalf of the people.
giftנְתֻנִים
nethunim · Hebrew Noun/Adjective (Passive Participle)
A Hebrew word used to describe someone or something given over, surrendered, or assigned to God for His specific service and possession. It denotes an act of dedication that changes the status of the item or person from common to sacred.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel moed · Hebrew Noun phrase
The tent of meeting (or tabernacle) was the portable sanctuary where God manifested His presence among the people of Israel. It was the central place of worship, sacrifice, and divine revelation, requiring careful ritual maintenance.
priesthoodכְהֻנָּה
kehunnah · Hebrew Noun
The office, duties, and privileges of the priest, which involved mediating between God and the people through offering sacrifices, intercession, and maintaining the sanctuary's holiness. It is a strictly regulated and divinely appointed position.
altarמִזְבֵּחַ
mizbeach · Hebrew Noun
The structure for animal sacrifice located in the outer court of the tabernacle. It represents the place of atonement, where the blood of the sacrifice was applied to deal with human sin and reconcile people to God.
veilפָּרֹכֶת
paroketh · Hebrew Noun
The curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies), where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. It symbolized the restricted access of humanity to the immediate presence of God due to human sin.
outsiderזָר
zar · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
One who does not belong to the priestly line or the specifically designated covenant community authorized to perform sacred duties. An outsider attempting to enter sacred zones faced severe divine judgment for violating the sanctity of God's presence.
