Fatherאָב
'āb · Hebrew Noun
A term used to describe the primary relationship between God and His people, particularly the king, signifying divine adoption, intimacy, authority, and parental care. It denotes a familial bond established by God, implying both covenantal protection and loyal obedience.
Rockצוּר
tsûr · Hebrew Noun
An enduring metaphor used throughout Scripture to describe God’s unchanging stability, reliability, refuge, and protection. It conveys the idea that God is the immovable foundation upon which believers can rely in times of trial and danger.
salvationתְּשׁוּעָה
tĕshûʿâh · Hebrew Noun
Used in a legal and theological sense to denote the state of being rescued or delivered from peril, sin, or enemies. In the Old Testament, it emphasizes God’s active role as the Deliverer who provides security and victory for His people.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bĕkôr · Hebrew Noun
A position of preeminence, priority, and inheritance rights. In this context, it refers to the status of a son who holds authority and privilege over others, often used messianically to designate Christ's supreme authority.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
ḥesed · Hebrew Noun
Refers to God’s loyal, covenant-keeping love that is marked by mercy, grace, and faithfulness. It is an active, persistent commitment that does not fail, even when the human partner falters.
covenantבְּרִית
bĕrît · Hebrew Noun
A formal, solemn, and binding agreement between God and human beings, defining the relationship, responsibilities, and promises made by God. It is an unbreakable commitment where God pledges His faithfulness to His people.
lawתּוֹרָה
tôrâh · Hebrew Noun
The legal and moral instructions given by God to His people to govern their conduct and align their lives with His holy character. It serves as a guide for living in relationship with God and expresses His righteous will.
rulesמִשְׁפָּט
mishpāṭ · Hebrew Noun
The divine decrees, statutes, or ordinances established by God to guide the behavior of His people. They represent the practical application of God's law to everyday life.
statutesחֻקָּה
chuqqah · Hebrew Noun
The collective ordinances, laws, or decrees established by God for His people to regulate their conduct and life, derived from His authority.
commandmentsמִצְוָה
mitsvah · Hebrew Noun
Authoritative instructions or directives given by God to His people, demanding obedience as an expression of love and covenant relationship.
transgressionפֶּשַׁע
pesha · Hebrew Noun
A deliberate rebellion, revolt, or breach of relationship against God's established law; it implies a willful crossing of a set boundary.
iniquityעָוֹן
avon · Hebrew Noun
A moral perversion, twistedness, or guilt resulting from sin; it refers to the inner bent toward wrongdoing or the state of being crooked before God.
steadfast loveחֶסֶד
chesed · Hebrew Noun
A unique biblical term denoting God's covenantal loyalty, steadfastness, mercy, and lovingkindness that He maintains toward His people despite their failures.
faithfulnessאֱמוּנָה
emunah · Hebrew Noun
Reliability, trustworthiness, and firmness; it describes God's character as being perfectly true to His word and promises, never changing or failing.
covenantבְּרִית
beriyth · Hebrew Noun
A solemn, binding agreement or formal relationship between God and humanity, characterized by mutual obligations, divine promises, and covenantal seals.
holinessקֹדֶשׁ
qodesh · Hebrew Noun
The absolute purity, set-apartness, and moral transcendence of God; it is the fundamental attribute of His nature that makes Him uniquely and entirely different from all created things.
offspringזֶרַע
zera' · Hebrew Noun
The physical and spiritual descendants of a person, often used in the context of covenantal promises (such as those made to David). It implies continuity, legacy, and the fulfillment of divine promises through successive generations.
throneכִּסֵּא
kisse' · Hebrew Noun
A symbol of royal authority, sovereign rule, and judicial power. Biblically, it refers to the stability and legitimacy of a king's reign, particularly the eternal reign promised to the Davidic line.
establishedכּוּן
kun · Hebrew Verb
To be made firm, fixed, secure, or unshakeable. It often refers to God’s sovereign act of sustaining or securing something, such as a covenant, a kingdom, or a person’s heart, against external threats.
witnessעֵד
ed · Hebrew Noun
Something or someone that gives evidence or testimony to the truth. In scripture, witnesses are crucial in legal, covenantal, and historical contexts to verify facts or divine promises.
Selahסֶלָה
selah · Hebrew Noun/Interjection
A musical or liturgical term occurring primarily in the Psalms, likely indicating a pause, reflection, or a crescendo in the music, inviting the reader to meditate on the preceding truth.
