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to see, inspect, perceive, provide. To behold, inspect; theologically God's sovereign oversight and gracious provision: Yahweh-Yireh ('The LORD will provide', Genesis 22:14).

one, unified, alone (The Shema: YHWH Echad). One, unified compound unity, solitary; centerpiece of Shema: 'The LORD our God, the LORD is one' (Deuteronomy 6:4), affirming absolute exclusivity and integrity of deity.

the God, the True Deity (emphatic state). Emphatic state of Elah; the true living God in distinction from pagan idols.

God (Biblical Aramaic for God). Aramaic equivalent of Hebrew Eloah; used in Daniel and Ezra for the God of heaven and earth (Elah Shemayya).

to create, shape, form. To create; a theological terminus technicus having exclusively God as subject, producing new realities ex nihilo without pre-existing materials.

the Most High (Aramaic Elyon). Most High, Supreme Deity; sovereign title of God celebrated by Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel (Daniel 4:17, 34).

the Most High, Highest One. The Highest, Most High; plural of majesty designating God as sovereign possessor of the eternal kingdom ('saints of the Most High', Daniel 7:18, 22, 25, 27).

a setting forth, a purpose. Primary meaning: a setting forth, a purpose. Strong's: a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God. Lexical nuances: a setting forth (Plat., Plut., al.): οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς π. (cf. LXX, Ex 40:4 , 23 , I Ch 9:32 , II Ch 4:19 , I Mac 1:22 , II Mac 3:8 , elsewhere ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι , Ex 25:29 ; οἱ ἄ. τοῦ προσώπου , Ne 10:33 ), Mt 12:4 , Mk 2:26 , Lk 6:4 ; ἡ π. τῶν ἄρτων , He 9:2 .

to rule, exercise dominion. To exercise authority, rule over realms; 'The Most High rules in the kingdom of men' (Daniel 4:17, 25).

Ancient (Attiq Yomin = Ancient of Days). Ancient, venerable, aged; the sublime divine title ʿAttîq Yômîn ('Ancient of Days', Daniel 7:9, 13, 22), depicting God's eternal majesty presiding over cosmic judgment.

love, covenant affection. Love, affection, relational commitment; describes God's unprovoked love for Israel (Deuteronomy 7:8) and ardent marital covenant devotion.

Lord, Sovereign Master. The Lord, Sovereign, Master; title applied exclusively to the God of Israel as Sovereign Ruler of the earth and Master of His covenant people.

God, the Mighty One. God, the Strong One; archaic Semitic designation of deity highlighting divine omnipotence, supremacy, and transcendence. Frequently in compound names (El Shaddai, El Elyon).

faithfulness, steadfastness, fidelity. Firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, trust; the unwavering reliability of God in keeping His word, and the steadfast fidelity required of the righteous.

God, gods, deity. Plural of majesty used predominantly with singular verbs to designate the one true God, Creator of the universe, possessing supreme transcendent power, sovereign authority, and plenitude of divine attributes.

God, deity. Singular form of Elohim, occurring primarily in poetic and wisdom texts (Job) to designate the transcendent God of all creation.

widow, bereft woman. Widow; woman whose provider has died, defenseless before creditors; Yahweh Himself acts as Judge and Defender of widows (Psalm 68:5).

truth, faithfulness, firmness. Firmness, stability, reliability, truth; that which is solid, trustworthy, and consistent with reality and God's character. Frequently paired with hesed.

to grow, be magnified, exalt. To be great, grow, magnify; worship doxology exalting the greatness of God's Name above all creation.

upright, straight, pleasing. Straight, level, right, upright; describes moral rectitude of God's ways and integrity of heart.

long, slow (to anger), patient. Long, patient, slow to anger ('erek appayim'), describing God's restraining of judicial wrath to allow space for repentance.

anger, wrath, nostril, face. Nostril, nose; flaring of nostrils in anger; divine wrath aroused by sin and injustice, yet restrained by patience ('erek appayim').

inspired by God. Primary meaning: inspired by God. Strong's: divinely breathed in. Lexical nuances: inspired by God : II Ti 3:16 .†

the Lord GOD. Variation of the Tetragrammaton pointed with vowels of Elohim when adjacent to Adonai; points to Yahweh as Sovereign Lord and Creator.

the LORD, Yahweh. The proper covenant name of the God of Israel, the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), revealing God as the self-existent, eternally active, and covenant-faithful Redeemer ('I AM WHO I AM', Exodus 3:14). BDB: proper name of God of Israel, denoting Him who is continually present to redeem and fulfill His promises.

good, pleasant, beneficial. Good, pleasant, morally upright, beneficial, beautiful; reflecting divine design in creation and the benevolent moral nature of God.

covenant, treaty, solemn alliance. A formal, legally binding compact or treaty sanctioned by oath and blood ceremony; the framework governing God's relation to creation, Israel, and David.

mighty warrior, champion (El Gibbor). Heroic warrior, champion; divine title of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6 ('El Gibbôr', Mighty God) conquering the powers of darkness.

greatness, magnitude, majesty. Greatness, magnitude; used of the infinite majesty, power, and mercy of God in saving His people.

eternity, everlasting, forever. Antiquity, futurity, perpetual time, eternity; qualitative duration extending beyond human horizons, applied to God's eternal throne and everlasting covenant.

might, power, heroic strength. Heroic strength, might, victory; power of God demonstrated in creation and in the historical redemption of Israel from Egypt.

living, alive, life. Living, alive, vigorous; primary epithet of true God ('The Living God', El Chay) in distinction from lifeless idols.

to revile, blaspheme God. To revile, taunt, speak insolent blasphemies against the holy transcendent God of Israel (2 Kings 19:6, Psalm 44:16).

Immanuel, God with us. Prophetic sign-name (Isaiah 7:14; 8:8), declaring God dwelling in the midst of His vulnerable people to deliver them.

knowledge, intimate insight. Experiential knowledge, intimate moral perception; preeminently the knowledge of God (Da'at Elohim) uniting intellect and will.

grace, favor, charm, acceptance. Grace, unmerited favor, charm; finding grace in the eyes of the LORD (Noah in Genesis 6:8; Moses in Exodus 33:17).