Adonai · the LORD / Lord
A title meaning 'Lord', often used in place of God's holy name.
Aharon · Aaron
Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel.
Amen · Amen
A word affirming truth, meaning 'so be it' or 'truly'.
Avraham · Abraham
The father of many nations who trusted God's promises.
Baruch · Blessed
A word used to praise or bless God, meaning 'blessed' or 'praised'.
Bavel · Babylon
A powerful empire that conquered Judah and exiled its people.
Beit Lechem · Bethlehem
The small town where King David and later Jesus were born.
Brit Chadashah · New Testament / New Covenant
The New Testament writings about Jesus and the early church.
Chanukah · Hanukkah / Feast of Dedication
A festival celebrating the rededication of the Temple.
Chesed · Loving Kindness
God's steadfast, faithful love and mercy toward His people.
Choshen · Breastplate
The jeweled breastplate worn by the high priest.
Daniyel · Daniel
A faithful exile in Babylon known for wisdom and visions.
David · David
Israel's beloved shepherd-king and ancestor of the Messiah.
El Elyon · God Most High
A name for God showing He is above all things.
El Shaddai · God Almighty
A name for God highlighting His all-sufficient power.
Elisha · Elisha
Elijah's successor who performed many miracles.
Eliyahu · Elijah
A powerful prophet who confronted false gods in Israel.
Elohim · God
A Hebrew name for God, emphasizing His power as Creator.
Emunah · Faith / Faithfulness
Trust and steady faithfulness toward God.
Esther · Esther
A Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from destruction.
Halleluyah · Praise the LORD
An exclamation of praise to God, meaning 'praise Yahweh'.
Har Sinai · Mount Sinai
The mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.
Kefa · Peter
One of Jesus' closest disciples, also called Simon Peter.
Ketuvim · Writings
The section of the Hebrew Bible containing Psalms, Proverbs, and more.
Kohen · Priest
A man set apart to serve God in the Temple and offer sacrifices.
Leah · Leah
Jacob's first wife and mother of several tribal ancestors.
Mashiach · Messiah / Christ
The 'Anointed One' promised to rescue and rule God's people.
Matzah · Unleavened Bread
Flat bread eaten during Passover, symbolizing a hasty escape.
Menorah · Lampstand
The golden seven-branched lampstand used in the Tabernacle and Temple.
Mikveh · Ritual Immersion Pool
A pool used for ceremonial washing and spiritual cleansing.
Miriam (Mary) · Mary
The mother of Jesus, also the name of several New Testament women.
Miryam · Miriam
Moses' sister, a prophetess who led Israel in worship.
Mitzrayim · Egypt
The land where Israel was enslaved before the Exodus.
Mitzvah · Commandment
A command from God, or more broadly, a good deed.
Moshe · Moses
The prophet who led Israel out of Egypt and received the Torah.
Natzeret · Nazareth
The town in Galilee where Jesus grew up.
Nevi'im · Prophets
The section of the Hebrew Bible containing the prophetic books.
Pesach · Passover
The feast remembering Israel's rescue from slavery in Egypt.
Purim · Purim
A joyful feast celebrating the rescue of the Jews in the book of Esther.
Rachel · Rachel
Jacob's beloved wife and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Rivkah · Rebekah
Isaac's wife, mother of Jacob and Esau.
Ruach HaKodesh · Holy Spirit
The Spirit of God who comforts, guides, and empowers believers.
Ruth · Ruth
A loyal Moabite woman who became an ancestor of David.
Sarah · Sarah
Abraham's wife, mother of Isaac in her old age.
Sha'ul · Saul
Israel's first king, later also the Hebrew name of the apostle Paul.
Sha'ul (Paul) · Paul
A former persecutor who became a leading apostle to the nations.
Shabbat · Sabbath
The weekly day of rest set apart to honor God.
Shalom · Peace
A rich word for peace, wholeness, and well-being.
Shavuot · Feast of Weeks / Pentecost
A harvest feast celebrating the giving of the Torah and the Holy Spirit.
Shlomo · Solomon
David's son, known for his wisdom and building the Temple.
Shmuel · Samuel
A prophet and judge who anointed Israel's first kings.
Sukkot · Feast of Tabernacles / Booths
A joyful feast remembering Israel's time living in shelters in the wilderness.
Talmid · Disciple / Student
A follower who learns from and imitates a teacher.
Tanakh · Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
The Hebrew Scriptures, made up of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.
Torah · Law / Instruction
The first five books of the Bible, given through Moses.
Tzedakah · Righteousness / Charity
Doing what is right, especially generosity toward those in need.
Tzitzit · Fringes / Tassels
Knotted tassels worn on garments to remember God's commandments.
Ya'akov (James) · James
The name of several New Testament figures, including Jesus' brother.
Yaakov · Jacob
Isaac's son, later renamed Israel, father of the twelve tribes.
Yam Suf · Red Sea (Sea of Reeds)
The sea God parted so Israel could escape Egypt.
Yechezkel · Ezekiel
A prophet who had visions of God's glory during the exile.
Yehoshua · Joshua
Moses' successor who led Israel into the Promised Land.
Yerushalayim · Jerusalem
The holy city and capital of Israel, site of the Temple.
Yeshayahu · Isaiah
A major prophet who foretold the coming Messiah.
Yeshua · Jesus
The Hebrew name of Jesus, meaning 'salvation'.
YHWH / Hashem · the LORD (the Name)
The sacred, personal name of God, often spoken as 'Hashem' (the Name) out of reverence.
Yirmeyahu · Jeremiah
A prophet who warned Israel and wept over Jerusalem.
Yisrael · Israel
The name given to Jacob, and later to his descendants and their nation.
Yitzchak · Isaac
The promised son of Abraham and Sarah.
Yochanan · John
A common name meaning 'God is gracious', including John the Baptist and the apostle.
Yom Kippur · Day of Atonement
The most solemn day of the year, focused on repentance and forgiveness.
Yom Teruah · Feast of Trumpets / Rosh Hashanah
A feast marked by the blowing of trumpets, beginning the fall festivals.
Yonah · Jonah
A prophet sent to Nineveh who was swallowed by a great fish.
Yosef · Joseph
Jacob's son who rose to power in Egypt and saved his family.