- HaShemHebrew for "the Name." A reverent substitute used to avoid speaking the sacred name YHVH directly. Common in Jewish tradition and Hebrew-roots teaching out of respect for the Third Commandment. (Exodus 20:7)
- HavdalahHebrew for "separation" or "distinction." The ceremony marking the end of Shabbat on Saturday evening, separating the holy day from the ordinary week — typically with wine, spices, and a braided candle.
- HosannaFrom the Hebrew "hoshana" — "save now" or "save, we pray." A cry of praise and plea for deliverance, shouted by the crowds when Yeshua entered Jerusalem. (Psalm 118:25; Matthew 21:9)
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- Husband's ResponsibilityHusbands in return are to give unconditional love to their wives always looking at what is best for them as their protector as Yahshua is to the congregation.
- ImmanuelHebrew for "God with us." The prophetic name given to the child born of a virgin, fulfilled in Yeshua — God Himself dwelling among men. (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23)
- Jehovah Jireh[Yahweh Yireh]. In Hebrew, “the Lord will provide.” Designation for God, but also refers to the place where Abraham offered to sacrifice his son, Isaac, before God provided a ram to be sacrificed in his place.
- Judicial OrderA very clear scripture showing in Yahweh's judicial order the wife's desire should be toward her husband as a helpmate and not toward her own independent private goals. Due to the rejection of Yahweh's judicial order today divorce is at an all time high.
- KashrutHebrew for "fitness" or "properness." The biblical dietary laws distinguishing clean and unclean foods. Food prepared according to these laws is called kosher ("fit"). (Leviticus 11; Deuteronomy 14)
- KavodHebrew for "glory," literally "weight" or "heaviness." The glory of Yahweh is the heaviness of His presence — that which carries weight, substance, and honor. The opposite of that which is light, empty, or vain.
- KehillahHebrew for "assembly" or "congregation." The gathered people of Yahweh — the Old Testament equivalent of what the New Testament calls ekklesia (often translated "church"). Not a building, but the people. (Deuteronomy 9:10)
- KiddushHebrew for "sanctification." The blessing recited over wine (or grape juice) to sanctify the Sabbath or a feast day — setting the time apart as holy.
- KippahHebrew for "dome" or "covering" (also called yarmulke). The small skullcap worn by Jewish men as a sign of reverence and acknowledgment that God is above.
- KohenHebrew for "priest" (plural: Kohanim). A descendant of Aaron set apart to serve Yahweh in the tabernacle and temple — offering sacrifices, teaching the Torah, and blessing the people. (Exodus 28:1)
- LeviimHebrew for "Levites" (singular: Levi). Members of the tribe of Levi set apart to assist the priests, care for the tabernacle/temple, and teach Israel. They received no land inheritance — Yahweh Himself was their portion. (Numbers 3:5-13)
GlossaryMichael Junker2026-03-15T10:14:41-04:00
