vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn promise or religious pledge made to God, often involving a commitment to perform a specific action or abstain from something. It carries the weight of a binding contract that one is morally obligated to fulfill.
oathשְׁבֻעָה
shevuah · Hebrew Noun
A solemn declaration, often invoking God as a witness, confirming the truth of a statement or the intent to fulfill a promise. It serves as a guarantee of integrity and commitment.
pledgeאֱסָר
esar · Hebrew Noun
An object, action, or state of prohibition that acts as a restraint or binding force on a person's liberty or behavior. It signifies a self-imposed restriction to ensure accountability.
breakחָלַל
chalal · Hebrew Verb
To violate or act profanely against a sacred commitment, promise, or covenant. In a legal and covenantal sense, it refers to the failure to uphold one's spoken word.
forgiveסָלַח
salach · Hebrew Verb
The exercise of divine grace to remit a penalty, release from guilt, or overlook an offense. It is predicated on God's character and his provision for atonement.
vowנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn promise or religious pledge made to God, involving a commitment to perform an action or abstain from something. It carries the weight of a binding obligation before the Lord.
thoughtless utteranceמִבְטָא
mibta' · Hebrew Noun
A hasty, rash, or inconsiderate word or declaration spoken aloud, often without proper reflection, yet considered binding upon the speaker.
bound herselfאָסַר
asar · Hebrew Verb
To be physically or morally obligated; to enter into a commitment or contract that restricts one's freedom of action. In a religious context, it refers to the binding nature of a vow or oath.
pledgesאֱסָר
'esar · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary bond, promise, or object given as security to ensure the fulfillment of an obligation. It represents the seriousness and tangible nature of a commitment.
makes voidפָּרַר
parar · Hebrew Verb
To annul, invalidate, or cause to have no effect. In a legal or covenantal sense, it refers to stripping a previous promise or status of its binding force.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping I AM, who is the ultimate authority, judge, and source of mercy and forgiveness.
forgiveסָלַח
salach · Hebrew Verb
To grant pardon, release from debt, or overlook an offense; it signifies the removal of guilt or the consequences of sin through divine grace.
widowאַלְמָנָה
almanah · Hebrew Noun
A woman whose husband has died; throughout Scripture, they are often identified as a group particularly vulnerable and under the special protection of God's justice.
divorced womanגְּרוּשָׁה
gerushah · Hebrew Noun
A woman whose marriage covenant has been legally dissolved; in biblical law, such a person regained the legal status to act independently regarding their own vows.
oathשְׁבוּעָה
shevu'ah · Hebrew Noun
A solemn appeal to God or a sacred object to confirm the truth of a statement or the sincerity of a promise; it invokes divine witness and judgment upon the speaker.
vowsנֶדֶר
neder · Hebrew Noun
A solemn promise or religious pledge made to God, often involving the dedication of an object, an action, or one's own self to the Lord. It carries the weight of a binding commitment that must be honored.
pledge by which she bound herselfאֱסָר נֶפֶשׁ
asar nephesh · Hebrew Noun phrase
A verbal commitment or binding obligation placed upon oneself, often related to a vow, which creates a duty to perform a specific action or refrain from one.
null and voidפָּרַר
parar · Hebrew Verb
To render something ineffective, invalid, or without legal or spiritual authority; to break or annul a prior commitment.
proceeds out of her lipsמוֹצָא שָׂפָה
motsa saphah · Hebrew Noun phrase
The essential truth, declaration, or command that originates from one's mouth; in a covenantal context, words spoken are viewed as having binding, performative power.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel; the personal name of God revealed in Scripture, emphasizing His faithfulness and authority.
forgiveסָלַח
salach · Hebrew Verb
The act of gracious pardon for sin, transgression, or failure to fulfill a requirement; it restores the relationship broken by debt or violation.
binding oathשְׁבֻעָה
shevuah · Hebrew Noun
A sacred, public, or solemn declaration calling upon God to witness the truth of a statement or the intent to fulfill a promise, often carrying severe consequences if violated.
afflict herselfעָנָה נֶפֶשׁ
anah nephesh · Hebrew Verb phrase
To humble, deny, or restrict oneself, typically through fasting or abstaining from certain pleasures for the purpose of spiritual discipline or seeking God.
establishקוּם
qum · Hebrew Verb
To confirm, uphold, or make firm a word, promise, or covenant, ensuring it remains binding and valid.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
The consequence of sin, guilt, or moral wrong; it refers to the status of being morally culpable or the punishment resulting from that guilt.
statutesחֻקִּים
chuqqim · Hebrew Noun
Refers to divine decrees or fixed, established laws given by God, often implying an authoritative and binding nature that governs the conduct and responsibilities of His people.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, YHWH, who enters into covenant with His people; He is the sovereign Lord, self-existent, and faithful to His promises.
Mosesמֹשֶׁה
Mosheh · Hebrew Proper Noun
A prophet, leader, and mediator who received God’s law at Sinai and was tasked with communicating these divine instructions to the Israelites.
youthנְעוּרִים
neurim · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the state of being a young woman, often characterized by the transition period before marriage while still under the immediate protection and authority of the father.
