testedנָסָה
nasah · Hebrew Verb
A verb meaning to put to the test, to prove, or to try. In a biblical context, it often refers to humans doubting God's power or character, thereby putting Him to the test.
rebelledמָרָה
marah · Hebrew Verb
To act in open resistance against authority. Biblically, it describes the willful defiance of God’s established covenant or commands.
Most High Godעֶלְיוֹן
Elyon · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A title for God emphasizing His supremacy, sovereignty, and transcendence over all creation.
testimoniesעֵדוּת
edut · Hebrew Noun
A collective term for God’s revealed laws, warnings, and decrees that bear witness to His nature and requirement for His people.
acted treacherouslyבָּגַד
bagad · Hebrew Verb
To behave unfaithfully or act with treachery. It often implies a breach of trust, particularly in the context of covenant relationship or marriage.
provokedכָּעַס
ka'as · Hebrew Verb
To incite, irritate, or goad someone to emotional reaction. In Scripture, it is frequently used to describe human behavior that moves God to righteous indignation.
high placesבָּמָה
bamah · Hebrew Noun
Sites of unauthorized worship, typically built on elevated ground, often associated with pagan practices and the setting up of idols that competed with the worship of Yahweh.
idolsפֶּסֶל
pesel · Hebrew Noun
A human representation of a deity. Biblically, these are inanimate objects or images that are sinful to worship because they replace the true God and cannot save.
jealousyקִנְאָה
qin'ah · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting God’s intense, protective, and exclusive love for His covenant people, which is ignited when His people offer the devotion rightfully His to false gods.
wrathחֵמָה
hemah · Hebrew Noun
The intense, righteous reaction of God against sin and evil. It is His settled opposition to everything that is contrary to His holiness.
rejectedמָאַס
ma'as · Hebrew Verb
To reject, cast off, or despise. It signifies a decisive breaking of fellowship or a refusal to recognize a previous relationship.
forsookנָטַשׁ
natash · Hebrew Verb
To abandon, leave, or give up. It implies a departure or withdrawal of presence, especially in a theological context regarding God leaving His people due to their rebellion.
powerעֹז
oz · Hebrew Noun
Refers to God's inherent strength, sovereignty, or the outward manifestation of His authority, often symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant in this context.
gloryתִּפְאֶרֶת
tiph’arah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the manifestation of God's presence, majesty, and radiant holiness among His people. It is the visible weight of His character and authority.
foeצַר
tsar · Hebrew Noun
A general term for an enemy or adversary, often used in the Psalms to describe those who oppose God or His people.
his peopleעַמּוֹ
ammo · Hebrew Noun
The covenant community chosen by God. Being 'His people' signifies a unique relationship of ownership, protection, and responsibility.
wrathחֵמָה
chemah · Hebrew Noun
God's righteous, settled, and holy indignation against sin and rebellion. It is not an emotional loss of control, but a judicial response to the violation of His covenant.
heritageנַחֲלָה
nachalah · Hebrew Noun
Israel is frequently described as God's portion or 'heritage,' chosen out of love and covenantal promise to be His own special possession.
Fireאֵשׁ
esh · Hebrew Noun
Often symbolic of God's judgment or destructive power that consumes the wicked or purifies the rebellious.
priestsכֹּהֵן
kohen · Hebrew Noun
Those ordained by God to serve in the sanctuary and mediate between God and the people through offerings and intercession.
Lordאֲדֹנָי
Adonai · Hebrew Noun
The Hebrew title for the Sovereign God (Adonai), emphasizing His authority, majesty, and supreme rule over all creation and humanity.
adversariesצָרָה
tsarah · Hebrew Noun
A general term for those who oppose God or His people, often characterized by hostility, enmity, and active resistance to the divine will and kingdom.
shameכְּלִמָּה
kelimmah · Hebrew Noun
A state of deep humiliation, disgrace, or loss of honor. Biblically, it is often the result of judgment for sin or opposition to God, representing the final reversal of human pride.
