LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His eternal self-existence, faithfulness, and personal relationship with His people.
offeringקָרְבָּן
qorban · Hebrew Noun
A general term for an offering or tribute presented to God, often involving the yielding of something of value to express devotion, gratitude, or the necessity of atonement.
foodלֶחֶם
lechem · Hebrew Noun
A metaphorical description of sacrificial offerings, signifying that the act of worship is graciously accepted by God as if it were a provision for His pleasure or presence among His people.
pleasing aromaנִיחֹחַ רֵיחַ
reach nichoach · Hebrew Noun phrase
A sensory metaphor describing God's favorable reception of a sacrifice, indicating that the worship offered in obedience is pleasing and acceptable to Him.
appointed timeמוֹעֵד
mo'ed · Hebrew Noun
A specific time or season established by God for the gathering of His people or the performance of specific religious duties.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
An animal without physical defects or illness, symbolizing the requirement that what is offered to God must be the best and most complete available.
regular offeringתָּמִיד
tamid · Hebrew Adverb/Noun
A sacrifice offered continually or perpetually, representing the ongoing obligation and relationship between God and His people, regardless of specific occasions.
ephahאֵיפָה
ephah · Hebrew Noun
A specific dry measure used in the Bible, equivalent to about half a bushel, commonly used for measuring grain or flour in offerings.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A tribute or sacrifice consisting of plant-based materials (flour, oil, etc.), signifying the consecration of the fruit of the land and human labor to God.
hinהִין
hin · Hebrew Noun
A unit of liquid measure used for oil, wine, or water in biblical offerings, derived from Egyptian and Hebrew metrology.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
An offering consumed entirely by fire, symbolizing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper to God, as well as an atonement for sin. It represents the sweet-smelling fragrance of obedience that pleases the Lord.
pleasing aromaרֵיחַ נִיחֹחַ
reach nichoach · Hebrew Noun phrase
A phrase describing how God perceives the sacrifice; it signifies that the offering is acceptable and pleasing to Him, implying that the act of worship has achieved its intended purpose of reconciliation or communion.
food offeringאִשֶּׁה
ishshah · Hebrew Noun
A common Hebrew idiom for sacrifices, implying that God 'eats' the sacrifice in the sense of accepting the devotion and the provided life-blood, viewing the offering as a source of satisfaction or communion.
drink offeringנֶסֶךְ
nesek · Hebrew Noun
A liquid offering, usually of wine, poured out upon the altar or near the sacrifice. It symbolizes the pouring out of one’s life or joy as a secondary act of devotion following the primary burnt offering.
Holy Placeקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Noun
The most sacred area of the Tabernacle or Temple, representing the immediate presence of God. It is the designated location where specific priestly duties and holy acts are to be conducted.
strong drinkשֵׁכָר
shekar · Hebrew Noun
Often interpreted as strong or intoxicating drink (like wine), used here as part of the ritual libation. It highlights the celebratory and sacrificial nature of the offering presented to God.
twilightבֵּין הָעַרְבָּיִם
beyn ha-arbayim · Hebrew Noun phrase
The time between sunset and dark, used here to designate the period of the evening sacrifice, maintaining the cycle of daily worship before God.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice composed of flour, oil, and frankincense, representing the fruits of the land and the labor of the worshiper. It signifies gratitude, dedication, and the recognition of God’s provision.
Sabbathשַׁבָּת
shabbat · Hebrew Noun
The seventh day of the week, set apart by God as a holy day of rest and cessation from labor. It serves as a sign of the covenant and a time for consecrated worship.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
A key requirement for sacrificial animals, signifying that the offering must be whole, healthy, and untainted by disease or deformity. It prefigures the sinless perfection of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Lamb of God.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
A sacrifice wholly consumed by fire, representing the total dedication and surrender of the worshiper to God, and signifying atonement for sin.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of the God of Israel, revealed to Moses, signifying His self-existence, holiness, and faithfulness to His people.
without blemishתָּמִים
tamim · Hebrew Adjective
A term used in Levitical law to describe an animal or object that is sound, complete, and free from physical defects, representing the requirement for excellence and purity in offerings to God.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
An offering made from agricultural produce (typically flour and oil), often accompanying the burnt offering to signify the dedication of the fruit of one’s labor to God.
pleasing aromaרֵיחַ נִיחֹחַ
reach nichoach · Hebrew Noun Phrase
A metaphorical expression used in the Old Testament to indicate that God accepts and is satisfied by the offering as an act of faithful worship.
food offeringאִשֶּׁה
ishsheh · Hebrew Noun
A general term for sacrifices burned on the altar, emphasizing that the act of worship provides, in a symbolic sense, a portion for the sustenance of the altar/sanctuary, serving as an offering to God.
drink offeringsנֶסֶךְ
nesek · Hebrew Noun
A liquid sacrifice, typically wine, poured out alongside other offerings as an act of libation, symbolizing devotion and joy in the presence of God.
sin offeringחַטָּאת
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A specific sacrifice intended to make atonement for unintentional sins, focusing on the removal of guilt and the restoration of a right relationship with God.
