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יָתוֹם (yatom)

יָתוֹם (yatom) (Hebrew Lexicon • H3490 • orphan, fatherless child): orphan, fatherless child. Fatherless child, orphan; triad of vulnerable persons (with widow and alien) under God's special covenant protection. It is closely linked with אַלְמָנָה (almana) (Hebrew Lexicon • H490 • widow, bereft woman): widow, bereft woman. Widow; woman whose provider has died, defenseless before creditors; Yahweh Himself acts as Judge and Defender of widows ( Psalm 68:5 ).

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Abram/Abraham (Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah ): ( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world. (mentioned in Genesis 11 , Genesis 14 , Genesis 17 ) Jephunneh (Generation 25 • Child of Shelah ): Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah. (mentioned in Genesis 15 , Genesis 28 , Numbers 13 ) Peleg (Generation 15 • Messianic Line • Child of Eber (or Heber )): ( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:19 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:18-19 ) The first person of Scripture's genealogies to die after the Flood was someone born after the Flood : Peleg . (mentioned in Genesis 10 , Genesis 11 , 1 Chronicles 1 ) Shem (Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah ): ( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 ) (mentioned in Genesis 5 , Genesis 6 , Genesis 7 )

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Mark 14:38 : "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak."; AP.2ES 7:121: "And that there are reserved habitations of health and safety, whereas we have lived wickedly?"; AP.2ES 12:5: "Behold, I am yet weary in my mind, and very weak in my spirit; nor is there the least strength in me, for the great fear wherewith I was affrighted this night.". Related canonical books and chapters: Luke 21 ( Luke • Chapter 21 (38 verses)).

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יָתוֹם

yatom

H3490 Hebrew

orphan, fatherless child

orphan, fatherless child. Fatherless child, orphan; triad of vulnerable persons (with widow and alien) under God's special covenant protection.

אַלְמָנָה

almana

H490 Hebrew

widow, bereft woman

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

עִמָּנוּאֵל

Immanuel

H6005 Hebrew

Immanuel, God with us

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.

מַחְסֶה

mahseh

H4268 Hebrew

refuge, shelter, rock of defense

refuge, shelter, rock of defense. Shelter from storm, fortress of security; God as ultimate hiding place for the vulnerable righteous.

מִשְׁפָּט

mispat

H4941 Hebrew

judgment, justice, ordinance, right

judgment, justice, ordinance, right. Justice, judicial verdict, case law; encompasses retributive justice against wickedness and protective advocacy for vulnerable (orphan, widow, alien).

דַּל

dal

H1800 Hebrew

low, poor, helpless, weak

low, poor, helpless, weak. Thin, lean, reduced in strength or resources; legal protection mandated in courts against bribery (Exodus 23:3).

בָּטַח

batah

H982 Hebrew

to trust, be confident, rely upon

to trust, be confident, rely upon. To fall forward, lie face down in complete security, trust unconditionally; unshakeable reliance upon God's covenant promises.

Abram/Abraham

64% Messianic Line

Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah

( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world.

עָנִי

ani

H6041 Hebrew

poor, afflicted, humble, needy

poor, afflicted, humble, needy. Afflicted, economically oppressed, bowed down; object of special divine care and Messianic salvation.

Jephunneh

64% Gen 25

Generation 25 • Child of Shelah

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife, Shua, was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 28:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

אֶבְיוֹן

ebyon

H34 Hebrew

needy, destitute, dependent on God

needy, destitute, dependent on God. Destitute, longing for deliverance; one who has no earthly resource and depends wholly on God for justice and bread.

Peleg

62% Messianic Line

Generation 15 • Messianic Line • Child of Eber (or Heber)

( Genesis 10:25 , 1 Chronicles 1:19 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:18-19 ) The first person of Scripture's genealogies to die after the Flood was someone born after the Flood : Peleg.

הָבַל

habal

H1891 Hebrew

to act vanity, become futile

to act vanity, become futile. To become empty, follow idols into delusion; 'they followed vanity and became vain' (2 Kings 17:15, Jeremiah 2:5).

Shem

62% Messianic Line

Generation 11 • Messianic Line • Child of Noah

( Genesis 5:32 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) • ( Genesis 11:10-11 ) Shem was the oldest of Noah 's sons (Shem is older than Japheth - Genesis 10:21 , Ham is the youngest son- Genesis 9:22-24 )

Eber (or Heber)

62% Messianic Line

Generation 14 • Messianic Line • Child of Shelah

( Genesis 10:24 , 1 Chronicles 1:18 , Luke 3:35 , Genesis 11:17-18 ) Eber/Heber is the person who became the father of the Hebrews . Abram was the first to be called a Hebrew in Scripture ( Genesis 14:13 ).

חָסָה

hasa

H2620 Hebrew

to seek refuge, trust in divine protection

to seek refuge, trust in divine protection. To flee for protection, take shelter under shadow of God's wings; vivid psalmic image of absolute spiritual safety.

Caleb

61% Gen 26

Generation 26 • Child of Jephunneh

Caleb is the son of Jephunneh ( Numbers 13:6 ) who was a Kenizzite ( Numbers 32:12 ) of the tribe of Judah ( Numbers 13:6 ). Kenizzites were Canaanites ( Genesis 15:18-21 ). Judah 's first wife (Shua's daughter) was a Canaanite woman( Genesis 38:2 , 12 ). She bore him Er, Onan , and Shelah ( 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) but Er and Onan died. Ergo, it is likely Caleb is descended from Shelah .

מָלַט

malat

H4422 Hebrew

to escape, deliver, slip away

to escape, deliver, slip away. To slip away safely, bring through disaster, preserve alive (Piel: to save/deliver).

Perez

59% Messianic Line

Generation 24 • Messianic Line • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:29 , Genesis 46:12 , Numbers 26:20 , 1 Chronicles 2:4 , 1 Chronicles 4:1 )Perez was the twin brother of Zerah . ( Genesis 38:29-30 )

παραβάτης

parabates

G3848 Greek

one who stands beside, the warrior who stands by the charioteer, a transgressor

one who stands beside, the warrior who stands by the charioteer, a transgressor. Primary meaning: one who stands beside, the warrior who stands by the charioteer, a transgressor. Strong's: a violator. Lexical nuances: one who stands beside , the warrior who stands by the charioteer (cf. παραβαίνω , 1).

Noah

59% Messianic Line

Generation 10 • Messianic Line • Child of Lamech

( Genesis 5:28-29 , 1 Chronicles 1:4 , Luke 3:36 ) The Flood came when Noah was 600 years old ( Genesis 7:6 ) • ( Genesis 9:29 )

רָשָׁע

rasa

H7563 Hebrew

wicked, guilty, ungodly

wicked, guilty, ungodly. Wicked, guilty, hostile to God and community; one condemned in judgment, living in active rebellion against divine Torah.

Eleazar

58% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 6:50 , 24:1 , Ezra 7:5 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Judah

58% Messianic Line

Generation 23 • Messianic Line • Child of Jacob/Israel

Judah is a biblical figure in Generation 23 of the Messianic Line , child of Jacob/Israel , parent of Er, Onan , Shelah , Perez , Zerah . ( Genesis 29:35 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 )

יָרֵא

yare

H3372 Hebrew

to fear, revere, stand in awe

to fear, revere, stand in awe. To fear, stand in reverent awe of God, dread divine majesty; foundation of covenant obedience and ethics.

Aram

58% Gen 12

Generation 12 • Child of Shem

( Genesis 10:22 , 1 Chronicles 1:17 ) The kingdom of Aram was a constant enemy of Israel in the time of the kings ( 1 Kings 11:23 , 1 Kings 20:1 , 1 Kings 20:20-23 )

58% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:2-3 , Genesis 46:12 , 1 Chronicles 2:3 ) Er was evil in the sight of the LORD, so the LORD took his life. ( Genesis 38:7 )

Ithamar

58% Gen 27

Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 1 Chronicles 24:1 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Isaac

58% Messianic Line

Generation 21 • Messianic Line • Child of Abram/Abraham

( Genesis 21:5 , 1 Chronicles 1:34 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 35:28-29 ) G-d named Isaac before he was even born ( Genesis 17:19 ).

מִשְׂגָּב

misgab

H4869 Hebrew

high stronghold, refuge, fortress

high stronghold, refuge, fortress. High retreat, inaccessible cliff-fortress; safe retreat where the righteous are lifted above reach of enemies.

Luke 21

57% Chapter

Luke • Chapter 21 (38 verses)

And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem .

Jacob/Israel

57% Messianic Line

Generation 22 • Messianic Line • Child of Isaac

( Genesis 21:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:34 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 49:33 ) G-d changed Jacob's name to Israel ( Genesis 32:28 ).

Onan

57% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Judah

( Genesis 38:2-4 , Genesis 46:12 , 1 Chronicles 2:3 , Genesis 38:9-10 ) Onan did what was displeasing in the sight of the Lord, so He took his life. ( Genesis 38:10 )

רָשַׁע

rasa

H7561 Hebrew

to act wickedly, condemn, be guilty

to act wickedly, condemn, be guilty. To be in the wrong, act wickedly, pronounce guilty in court; contrasted with justifying the innocent (Hiphil: hirshia).

Kohath

56% Gen 24

Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:29 ).

Ehud

56% Gen 32

Generation 32 • Child of Gera

( 1 Chronicles 8:6 ) Son of Gera ( Judges 3:15 ) Ehud was left-handed and used that attribute to enable him to kill Israel 's enemy, Eglon the King of Moab ( Judges 3:15-4 :1). Ehud judged 80 years: 1369-1289 BCE ( Judges 3:30 ).

Scripture Passages (24)

Mark 14:38 (KJV)

KJV

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

AP.2ES 7:121 (KJV)

KJV

And that there are reserved habitations of health and safety, whereas we have lived wickedly?

AP.2ES 12:5 (KJV)

KJV

Behold, I am yet weary in my mind, and very weak in my spirit; nor is there the least strength in me, for the great fear wherewith I was affrighted this night.

Matthew 26:41 (KJV)

KJV

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

AP.2ES 16:10 (KJV)

KJV

He shall cast lightning, and who shall not fear? he shall thunder, and who shall not tremble?

Psalms 118:120 (KJV)

KJV

Pierce my flesh with your fear, for I am afraid of your judgments.

Zechariah 8:13 (KJV)

KJV

And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah , and house of Israel ; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.

Hebrews 7:18 (KJV)

KJV

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Psalms 10:10 (KJV)

KJV

He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.

1 Corinthians 2:3 (KJV)

KJV

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

Psalms 16:12 (KJV)

KJV

They have taken me, like a lion ready for the prey, and like a young lion dwelling in hiding.

Romans 10:2 (KJV)

KJV

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

2 Samuel 22:18 (KJV)

KJV

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

Judges 16:17 (KJV)

KJV

That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.

Joel 3:10 (KJV)

KJV

Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong.

1 Samuel 14:25-26 (KJV)

KJV

Because of the fighting, the people went into some woods. Then they saw a honeycomb on the ground. The Israelites went up to the honeycomb, but they didn’t eat any of it. They were afraid to break the promise.

1 Samuel 22:23 (KJV)

KJV

Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.

Proverbs 18:14 (KJV)

KJV

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

AP.2ES 1:25 (KJV)

KJV

Seeing you⌃ have forsaken me, I also will forsake you; when you⌃ ask me to be merciful to you, I will have no mercy upon you.

Isaiah 2:10 (KJV)

KJV

Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty.

Psalms 39:18 (KJV)

KJV

But I am a beggar and poor. The Lord has been concerned about me. You are my helper and my protector. My God, do not delay.

Isaiah 24:18 (KJV)

KJV

And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake.

Proverbs 26:22 (KJV)

KJV

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Job 9:28 (KJV)

KJV

I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.

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