summonedקָרָא
qara' · Hebrew Verb
The act of calling someone into service or presence; in Scripture, it often implies divine authority or providence directing the course of events.
famineרָעָב
ra'ab · Hebrew Noun
An extreme scarcity of food, often used in Scripture as a means of divine judgment, testing, or the impetus for movement toward God's providential plan.
supply of breadמַטֶּה לֶחֶם
matteh lechem · Hebrew Noun phrase
Basic sustenance; in a spiritual sense, it often represents the life-sustaining provision that comes from God, and the cessation of it highlights total dependence on Him.
a manאִישׁ
'ish · Hebrew Noun
In the biblical context, an individual is often chosen by God to fulfill a specific role in His redemptive history, functioning as a bridge between God's promise and its fulfillment.
slaveעֶבֶד
'ebed · Hebrew Noun
A condition of being owned by another, used in Scripture to describe social bondage, but also metaphorically to describe the state of being owned by God (servitude) or by sin.
fettersכֶּבֶל
kebhel · Hebrew Noun
Instruments of binding, representing physical confinement, restriction, and the state of being restrained from one's own will or calling.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the self-existent God of the covenant, the One who is faithful to His promises and enters into a relationship with His people.
wordאִמְרָה
'imrah · Hebrew Noun
The spoken or revealed will of God; it is active, powerful, and always accomplishes the purpose for which it is sent.
testedצָרַף
tsaraph · Hebrew Verb
The process of refining, proving, or demonstrating the quality or validity of a person's faith, character, or obedience, often through hardship or delay.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
One who holds sovereign authority over a nation; in the biblical narrative, earthly rulers are ultimately subject to the sovereign, providential rule of God.
releasedפָּתַח
pathach · Hebrew Verb
To liberate from bondage or restraint; in a theological sense, it prefigures the ultimate deliverance from sin and death achieved by God for His people.
set him freeשָׁלַח
shalach · Hebrew Verb
To grant liberty or remove from captivity; biblically, it signifies the restoration of dignity, purpose, and the ability to serve God freely.
lordאָדוֹן
adon · Hebrew Noun
A title of authority, often implying ownership, sovereignty, and the right to command or govern others. In a biblical context, it is frequently used for God (Adonai) and earthly rulers delegated with power.
rulerמָשַׁל
mashal · Hebrew Verb
One who exercises authority, governs, or manages. It implies the possession of power to direct affairs or people according to a superior's will.
princesשַׂר
sar · Hebrew Noun
Individuals of high rank or power within a society or government. Biblically, they are often seen as those responsible for the administration and justice of a people.
eldersזָקֵן
zaqen · Hebrew Noun
Older, experienced men who hold positions of authority, leadership, and judicial responsibility within a community or nation. They are expected to possess insight and discernment.
wisdomחָכְמָה
chokmah · Hebrew Noun
Biblical wisdom is the practical application of knowledge, righteousness, and the fear of the Lord to everyday life. It involves moral discernment and the ability to live in accordance with God's will.
