Levitesלֵוִי
lewi · Hebrew Noun
A tribe set apart by God from the rest of Israel for the specific purpose of service in the tabernacle and later the temple, acting as representatives of the people in religious duties.
cleanseטָהַר
tahar · Hebrew Verb
The process of removing ceremonial impurity or moral defilement to make someone or something fit to exist in the presence of a holy God.
purificationחַטָּאת
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A specific ritual act involving water, often associated with the removal of ritual impurity or the consecration of priests and objects for holy use.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel mo'ed · Hebrew Noun phrase
A sacred tent where God dwelt among His people, serving as the primary place for divine revelation, worship, and the performance of sacrifices.
grain offeringמִנְחָה
minchah · Hebrew Noun
A voluntary act of worship often associated with dedication, thanksgiving, or fellowship with God, consisting of flour, oil, and frankincense.
sin offeringחַטָּאת
chattat · Hebrew Noun
A sacrificial offering designed to make atonement for unintentional sin, satisfying the requirement of God's justice and restoring the worshiper to a state of ritual cleanliness.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A covenant name for the God of Israel, revealing His personal character, faithfulness to His promises, and His holiness.
lay their handsסָמַךְ
samakh · Hebrew Verb
A symbolic act signifying identification, the transfer of responsibility or blessing, and the commissioning of an individual for a specific role or sacrifice.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The name of the covenant God of Israel, signifying His self-existence, eternity, and faithfulness to His people. It is the most holy, personal name of God in the Old Testament.
wave offeringתְּנוּפָה
tenuphah · Hebrew Noun
A gesture of dedication where an offering was moved to and fro before the Lord to signify it was set apart for His service and belongs to Him.
serviceעֲבֹדָה
abodah · Hebrew Noun
Religious or cultic labor, specifically the work performed by priests and Levites in the tabernacle or temple to maintain the holiness and operations of God's presence.
lay their handsסָמַךְ
samak · Hebrew Verb
A symbolic act often representing the transfer of sin, guilt, or authority, or the identification of the person with the animal being sacrificed.
sin offeringחַטָּאָה
chattath · Hebrew Noun
An offering meant to provide cleansing or expiation for sins, specifically addressing the guilt or ritual impurity of the offerer.
burnt offeringעֹלָה
olah · Hebrew Noun
An offering completely consumed by fire, symbolizing total devotion, surrender, and acceptance of the offerer before God.
atonementכָּפַר
kaphar · Hebrew Verb/Noun
The act of removing the barrier between God and man caused by sin, providing reconciliation and covering so that God can dwell among His people.
separateבָּדַל
badal · Hebrew Verb
To set apart for a holy purpose or to distinguish from the common, rendering a person or object sacred for use by God.
tent of meetingאֹהֶל מוֹעֵד
ohel moed · Hebrew Noun phrase
The portable sanctuary where God manifested His presence and where the Israelites met with Him according to His instructions.
cleansedטָהֵר
taher · Hebrew Verb
The act of removing ritual or moral defilement to make someone or something pure and acceptable to enter the holy presence of God.
wholly givenנָתַן
nathan · Hebrew Verb
To be set apart as holy, dedicated to God’s exclusive use, or purified for divine service. It implies being withdrawn from common or profane use to belong entirely to the Lord.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bekor · Hebrew Noun
The first male offspring of a mother; in biblical law, these belonged to the Lord as a memorial of His deliverance of Israel's firstborn during the tenth plague in Egypt.
consecratedקָדַשׁ
qadash · Hebrew Verb
To set apart or sanctify; to declare something as sacred or holy, belonging specifically to God. It involves the formal act of dedicating a person or object to divine service.
serviceעֲבֹדָה
abodah · Hebrew Noun
A set of religious duties, work, or ministry performed by the Levites within the Tabernacle/Temple; it refers to the specialized labor required to maintain God's house and facilitate worship.
giftנְתֻנִים
netunim · Hebrew Noun
A gift or something presented; in this context, the Levites are presented as an offering or donation to the priests to assist in the ministry of the sanctuary.
make atonementכָּפַר
kaphar · Hebrew Verb
The act of covering sin to remove its offense, thereby satisfying God’s justice and restoring fellowship between a holy God and a sinful people.
plagueנֶגֶף
negeph · Hebrew Noun
A divine judgment or affliction sent as a result of sin or violation of God’s holiness; it often serves as a warning or punishment meant to stir repentance.
sanctuaryמִקְדָּשׁ
miqdash · Hebrew Noun
A holy, set-apart place where God dwells among His people; it is the focal point of divine revelation and the place where the people approach God through the appointed mediators.
