mercifulרַחוּם
rachum · Hebrew Adjective
The deep, compassionate love of God, often likened to the tenderness of a parent. It denotes God’s sympathy toward His people in their misery and His disposition to forgive.
graciousחַנּוּן
channun · Hebrew Adjective
God's unmerited favor toward the undeserving. It signifies His kindness and willingness to provide benefits to those who have no claim upon Him.
slow to angerאֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם
erekh appayim · Hebrew Adjective Phrase
The attribute of God describing His patience and restraint in judgment. It signifies His endurance toward those who provoke Him, waiting to lead them to repentance.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
chesed · Hebrew Noun
A profound, covenant-keeping love that is loyal, faithful, and reliable. It is the bedrock of God's relationship with His people, extending beyond mere duty to steadfast commitment.
sinsחַטָּאָה
chatta'ah · Hebrew Noun
Missing the mark of God's perfect standard. It represents any thought, action, or state that violates God's law and separates humanity from His holiness.
iniquitiesעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
Perversions, distortions, or moral crookedness. This term highlights the guilt associated with deliberate rebellion and the twisted nature of human behavior against God’s moral order.
heavensשָׁמַיִם
shamayim · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the expansive, immeasurable space above the earth, often used in Scripture to denote the dwelling place of God and the vastness of His creation and sovereignty.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
hesed · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew term 'hesed' describes God’s loyal, covenantal, and unconditional love, faithfulness, and mercy toward His people. It is the bedrock of His relationship with Israel and the church.
fearיָרֵא
yare' · Hebrew Verb
Refers to a reverent, awe-filled submission to God that recognizes His holiness and authority, leading to obedience and trust rather than terror. It is the fundamental attitude of a believer toward the Creator.
transgressionsפֶּשַׁע
pesha' · Hebrew Noun
Refers to a breaking of a covenant or a rebellion against God's law. It signifies active disobedience or a deliberate crossing of a line set by God's holiness.
compassionרָחַם
racham · Hebrew Verb/Noun
Describes the deep, visceral, and tender affection of a parent toward their offspring, often linked to mercy, pity, and active intervention on behalf of those who are suffering or weak.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The proper name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping I AM, who revealed Himself to Moses. It signifies God's self-existent, eternal, and faithful nature.
frameיֵצֶר
yetser · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the physical, mental, and spiritual structure of a human being, acknowledging our created nature and the limitations inherent in our finite, fallen existence.
dustעָפָר
aphar · Hebrew Noun
A term emphasizing human mortality, fragility, and origin from the ground, reminding humanity that apart from God's breath of life, we are ephemeral and finite.
