LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, revealing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His people. It signifies the God who is intimately involved in history to redeem and govern His creation.
fleshבָּשָׂר
basar · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the totality of humanity, emphasizing the fragility, mortality, and dependence of all human beings upon their Creator for life and breath. It signifies that all people, regardless of status, are subject to God as the source of their existence.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
A formal assembly or community of people, specifically used to describe Israel as the people of God chosen for a holy purpose. It highlights their identity as a unified, covenant-bound entity under divine leadership.
shepherdרֹעֶה
ro'eh · Hebrew Noun
One who provides guidance, protection, oversight, and nourishment. In Scripture, it is a primary metaphor for divine and human leadership, where the leader acts as a servant-guardian responsible for the well-being and direction of God's people.
Spiritרוּחַ
ruach · Hebrew Noun
The third person of the Trinity, the active presence and power of God within history and individuals. In the Old Testament, the Spirit often comes upon individuals to empower them for specific tasks, divine service, or prophetic leadership.
lay your handסָמַךְ
samak · Hebrew Verb
A symbolic act performed to signify the transfer of authority, blessing, or responsibility from one person to another. It identifies the individual as divinely appointed and acknowledges their new role before the community.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A religious official responsible for maintaining the holiness of God’s house, offering sacrifices, and mediating between God and the people. The priest holds a position of intercession, teaching, and judicial authority within the covenant community.
commissionצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
A formal act of granting power, charge, or leadership responsibility to an individual. It implies a public authorization that legitimizes the leader’s authority in the eyes of the congregation.
authorityהוֹד
hod · Hebrew Noun
The capacity to lead, influence, and command others, often granted by God or established through institutional succession. It requires obedience from those under authority and necessitates stewardship from those who possess it.
priestכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
A person who serves as an authorized mediator between God and humanity, offering sacrifices, performing rites, and representing the people before God. In the Old Covenant, priests were specifically from the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term referring to the sovereign ruler of the universe, the Creator, and the covenant God of Israel. It denotes the divine Name revealed to Moses, emphasizing God's eternal, self-existent, and faithful nature.
Urimאוּרִים
Urim · Hebrew Noun
Objects of unknown physical form kept by the High Priest used to determine the will of God in specific situations. They were part of the breastpiece of judgment and served as a means of divine revelation.
congregationעֵדָה
edah · Hebrew Noun
The gathered people of God, specifically Israel as a community set apart by covenant. It often implies a group assembled for a specific divine purpose or national assembly.
laid his hands onסָמַךְ
samak · Hebrew Verb
A symbolic gesture of transferring authority, blessing, or identification. It signifies the delegation of responsibility, the impartation of the Holy Spirit's empowerment, or the setting apart of an individual for a specific office or task.
commissionedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
The formal act of entrusting someone with a duty, task, or office. It carries the weight of authority and expectation, marking the transition of a leader into their God-ordained role.
