• Aramaic/Hebrew for "father" — an intimate, personal term a child uses for his father, like "papa" or "daddy." Yeshua used it in prayer, and believers are invited into that same intimate relationship. (Mark 14:36; Romans 8:15)
  • Hebrew for "my Lord" or "my Master." A title of reverence used in place of the sacred name YHVH when reading Scripture aloud. Plural of adon (lord), yet used with singular verbs when referring to God — pointing to His majesty.
  • [ad-uh-rey-shuh n] (noun) Latinthe act of paying honor, as to a divine being; worship.reverent homage.fervent and devoted love.
  • A piece of matzah broken off and hidden during the Passover Seder, later found by the children. The middle matzah is broken, wrapped, hidden away, and brought back — a picture rich with messianic meaning.
  • [Ah-ha-VAH] Hebrew word for Love .The root of Ahava is Hava, which literally means "to offer" or "to give". It also shares a root with the word, Ahav, which means "to nurture", or "to devote completely to another"...Ahava (love) is not an emotion, it’s an action. Love in its purest form is(...)
  • Specifically, it is to ascend, or rise. Traditionally used to refer to the return of the Jews to the land of Israel. Also, in the synagogue, it is used to describe the one who is given the great honor of reading the Torah.
  • Hebrew for "so be it," "truly," or "let it be established." From the root aman — to be firm, steady, faithful. An affirmation of truth and agreement. Yeshua often began solemn statements with "Amen, amen" ("truly, truly").
  • Hebrew for "son of the commandment" (Bat Mitzvah: "daughter of the commandment"). The coming-of-age ceremony at thirteen (twelve for girls) marking a young person's responsibility to keep the commandments.
  • Hebrew for "the Holy House" — the Temple in Jerusalem. First built by Solomon, destroyed by Babylon, rebuilt after the exile, expanded by Herod, and destroyed by Rome in AD 70. The center of Israel's worship and sacrifice.
  • The relationship implied by the term "berit" is the relationship between a lord and his servants, for in Hebrew, a "berit" is a promise that is made unilaterally by a lord to his servants that he will protect and provide for those servants. The promise is not required by law nor forced on the(...)
  • Hebrew for "New Covenant." The covenant Yahweh promised through Jeremiah, in which He would write His Torah on the hearts of His people and forgive their sins. Inaugurated through the blood of Yeshua. (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Luke 22:20)
  • Hebrew for "covenant of circumcision." The circumcision of male infants on the eighth day, the physical sign of Yahweh's covenant with Abraham and his descendants. (Genesis 17:10-14; Leviticus 12:3)
  • Hebrew for "feast" or "festival," specifically one involving pilgrimage. The three pilgrimage feasts — Passover/Unleavened Bread, Shavuot, and Sukkot — are called chagim, times when Israelite men were commanded to appear before Yahweh. (Exodus 23:14-17)
  • Hebrew for "Feast of Unleavened Bread." A seven-day feast beginning the day after Passover, during which no leavened bread is eaten. Leaven symbolizes sin; the feast pictures the believer's call to live a holy, unleavened life. (Exodus 12:15-20; Leviticus 23:6-8)
  • Hebrew for "lovingkindness," "steadfast love," or "covenant loyalty." The loyal, committed love Yahweh shows His covenant people — not based on their worthiness but on His character and promise. One of the most important words in the Tanakh. (Exodus 34:6)