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Important Hebrew Words

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Adonai (אֲדֹנָי) – Lord or Master: A reverent substitute for the divine name YHWH in prayers and readings.

YHWH (יהוה) – The Name of God: The Tetragrammaton, considered the sacred, unpronounceable name of God.

Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) – God or gods: A plural noun often used to refer to the one true God, emphasizing His majesty and power.

Shalom (שָׁלוֹם) – Peace: Refers to wholeness, well-being, and harmony.

Torah (תּוֹרָה) – Instruction or Law: Refers to the first five books of the Bible or God’s teachings.

Bereshit (בְּרֵאשִׁית) – In the Beginning: The opening word of Genesis, signaling the creation story.

Chesed (חֶסֶד) – Lovingkindness or Mercy: Represents steadfast love, loyalty, and covenant faithfulness.

Ruach (רוּחַ) – Spirit, Wind, or Breath: Used for the Spirit of God or life-giving breath.

Tzedek (צֶדֶק) – Righteousness or Justice: Often used to describe God’s justice and the ethical behavior expected of His people.

Shema (שְׁמַע) – Hear or Listen: Found in the prayer “Shema Yisrael” (Deuteronomy 6:4), emphasizing hearing and obedience to God.

Emunah (אֱמוּנָה) – Faith or Faithfulness: Represents trust and steadfastness.

Mitzvah (מִצְוָה) – Commandment: Refers to God’s commandments given to His people. Bar meaning son. Bar Mitzvah meaning Son of Commandment.

Shabbat (שַׁבָּת) – Sabbath or Rest: The day of rest observed on the seventh day of the week.

Kadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) – Holy: Refers to something set apart or sacred, often describing God or His people.

Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ) – Salvation: Derived from the root meaning “to save,” often associated with God’s deliverance.

Nefesh (נֶפֶשׁ) – Soul or Life: Represents the life force or essence of a person.

Chayim (חַיִּים) – Life: A plural form denoting vitality and the fullness of life.

Zion (צִיּוֹן) – Zion: Refers to Jerusalem, the city of God, or God’s people.

Mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ) – Messiah or Anointed One: Refers to the promised deliverer or king.

Hallelujah (הַלְלוּיָהּ) – Praise the Lord: A compound word meaning “Praise” (Hallelu) and “YHWH” (Yah).

Ben or Bar – “Ben” is the Hebrew word for “son”. “Bar” is the Aramaic word for “son”.

Beth – House

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Theological Terms

A glossary of theological terms: the branches of theology, the five points of Calvinism, covenant theology, the church, the end times, key Reformed concepts from sola fide to concupiscence, and the major theological and philosophical systems.

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Biblical People Groups

A guide to the nations, tribes and groups of the Bible, from the Amalekites and Amorites to the Pharisees, Sadducees, Samaritans and Zealots, with a short note on who each group was.

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