holy mountהַר
har qodesh · Hebrew Noun
The elevated place designated by God as His dwelling or the location of His sanctuary, symbolizing His holiness, authority, and presence among His people.
cityעִיר
iyr · Hebrew Noun
An urban settlement, often used in Scripture to represent civilization, society, or the corporate gathering of God's people under His rule.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of God (YHWH), revealing His self-existence, faithfulness, and personal relationship with His people.
gatesשַׁעַר
sha'ar · Hebrew Noun
Literally the 'entryways' or 'doors' of a city, often representing the place of judgment, administration, and public assembly; in a spiritual sense, it symbolizes the access and authority of the city of God.
Zionצִיּוֹן
Tsiyyon · Hebrew Proper Noun
Originally the name of a Jebusite fortress, it became the theological synonym for Jerusalem, the chosen dwelling place of God and the center of Israel's worship.
Jacobיַעֲקֹב
Ya'aqob · Hebrew Proper Noun
Referring to the patriarch Jacob (Israel), this term emphasizes the historical lineage and the covenantal relationship between God and the twelve tribes of Israel.
Gloriousכָּבוֹד
kabod · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
Refers to the manifestation of God’s majesty, honor, or splendor, often associated with His presence or the realization of His divine purposes.
Selahסֶלָה
selah · Hebrew Interjection
A musical or liturgical instruction, likely meaning to pause, reflect, or lift up one’s voice in praise; it emphasizes the importance of the preceding statement.
Rahabרַהַב
Rahab · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name often associated with Egypt in prophetic literature, representing chaos, pride, or a rebellious worldly power, yet here used to depict a people who will acknowledge God.
Most Highעֶלְיוֹן
Elyon · Hebrew Proper Noun/Adjective
The Hebrew title for God (El Elyon), emphasizing His sovereignty, transcendence, and absolute authority over all created things and nations.
LORDיְהוָה
Yahweh · Hebrew Noun
The personal, covenant name of God in the Old Testament, representing His faithfulness, holiness, and active involvement in the history of His people. It is derived from the verb 'to be,' signifying the Eternal One who is self-existent and redeemer.
recordsכָּתַב
kathab · Hebrew Verb
The act of writing down names or events for preservation, often implying divine recognition, accountability, or the establishment of a formal relationship. In a theological sense, it refers to God's definitive knowledge of those who belong to His covenant community.
registersסָפַר
saphar · Hebrew Verb
To enroll or list individuals in an official register, signifying belonging, citizenship, or divine recognition of identity. Biblically, this often relates to being written in the 'book of life' or categorized among the people of God.
Selahסֶלָה
Selah · Hebrew Noun/Interjection
An untranslated Hebrew term, likely a musical or liturgical notation indicating a pause, silence, or an opportunity for reflection and meditation on what has just been sung or read.
springsמַעְיָן
ma'yan · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term for a fountain or a source of flowing water, metaphorically representing the source of life, joy, salvation, and spiritual refreshment. It suggests an outpouring of divine grace or the origin of one's spiritual vitality.
