Biblical Hebrew

Part of the Semitic family. Period: First Temple Period. Region: Judea

Words

The second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain

First patriarch of the Hebrew people, father of faith in monotheistic religions

First human created by God; humanity in general; to be red

Expression of solemn ratification or agreement; "so be it"

A chest, box, or vessel; especially Noah's ark or the Ark of the Covenant

City in the West Bank, traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ

The act of invoking divine favor or consecration; a favor or gift bestowed by God

The first son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel

Village in Galilee, site of Jesus's first miracle

Ancient fishing village on the Sea of Galilee, center of Jesus ministry

Winged angelic being in Abrahamic religions

A formal agreement or promise, especially one made with God

Capital and largest city of Syria, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

Second king of the United Kingdom of Israel, psalmist and prophet

Biblical figure who betrayed Samson by revealing the secret of his strength

Biblical village where Jesus appeared to two disciples after his resurrection

Major prophet of Judaism and Christianity who prophesied during the Babylonian exile

Region in northern Israel

Garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion

Hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified, meaning "place of the skull"

Philistine warrior giant from Gath who fought against David

An exclamation used to express praise, joy, or thanks to God

A liturgical expression of praise or adoration

Biblical patriarch, son of Isaac and Rebecca, father of the twelve tribes of Israel

Ancient city in the West Bank, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

The central figure of Christianity, often referred to as Jesus Christ

Male given name of Hebrew origin meaning "Jehovah has been gracious"

Biblical patriarch, son of Jacob and Rachel, known for his coat of many colors and dream interpretation

A special year of emancipation and restoration; a 50th anniversary celebration

A huge mythical sea monster mentioned in the Bible; any large sea creature

Member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi; temple assistant in ancient Israel

An intense feeling of deep affection or fondness

Of or from Magdala; specifically referring to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus

Common female name in biblical context

An anointed one; a savior or liberator of a group of people

Hebrew prophet and lawgiver

Town in Galilee, hometown of Jesus

A short narrative illustrating a moral or spiritual lesson

Freedom from disturbance; state of tranquility and harmony

Member of an ancient Jewish sect known for strict observance of Jewish traditions

Member of an ancient people who inhabited southern Canaan

One who speaks by divine inspiration or as a religious intermediary

Jewish religious teacher or scholar authorized to make decisions on Jewish law

The act of redeeming or being redeemed; salvation from sin; recovery by payment of a price

A day set aside for rest and worship, traditionally the seventh day of the week

The offering of something to a deity as an act of propitiation or homage

Member of a Jewish sect active in Judea during the Second Temple period (2nd century BCE - 70 CE)

Ancient city and region in the central West Bank, former capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel

Celestial being of the highest order of angels in Abrahamic religions

The underworld or place of stillness and darkness which lies after death in Hebrew thought

Son of David and successor as king

Originally a hill in Jerusalem, later a synonym for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel