• Hebrew 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)
  • Hebrew 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.
  • Hebrew 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)
  • Hebrew for "sanctification." The blessing recited over wine (or grape juice) to sanctify the Sabbath or a feast day — setting the time apart as holy.
  • Hebrew 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.
  • Hebrew 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)