Ezekiel 25 — HeartWord — Read the Bible

¹ And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

The word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
came again unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)

² Son of man, set thy face toward the children of Ammon, and prophesy against them:

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
thy face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
against the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
against the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)

³ and say unto the children of Ammon, Hear the word of the Lord Jehovah: Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was made desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
unto the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Because thou saidst H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Aha H1889 (הֶאָח) — aha!
against my sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
when it was profaned H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
and against the land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
when it was desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
and against the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
when they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
into captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles

⁴ therefore, behold, I will deliver thee to the children of the east for a possession, and they shall set their encampments in thee, and make their dwellings in thee; they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Behold, therefore I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
thee to the men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
for a possession H4181 (מוֹרָשָׁה) — a possession
and they shall set H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
their palaces H2918 (טִירָה) — a wall; hence, a fortress or a hamlet
in thee, and make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
their dwellings H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
in thee: they shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
thy fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
and they shall drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
thy milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)

⁵ And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the children of Ammon a couching-place for flocks: and ye shall know that I am Jehovah.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Rabbah H7237 (רַבָּה) — Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West
a stable H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
for camels H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
and the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
and the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
a couchingplace H4769 (מַרְבֵּץ) — a reclining place, i.e. fold (for flocks)
for flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
and ye shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

⁶ For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because thou hast clapped thy hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced with all the despite of thy soul against the land of Israel;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Because thou hast clapped H4222 (מָחָא) — to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation)
hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
and stamped H7554 (רָקַע) — to pound the earth (as a sign of passion); by analogy to expand (by hammering); by implication, to overlay (with thin sheets of metal)
with the feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
and rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
in heart H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
with all thy despite H7589 (שְׁאָט) — contempt
against the land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

⁷ therefore, behold, I have stretched out my hand upon thee, and will deliver thee for a spoil to the nations; and I will cut thee off from the peoples, and I will cause thee to perish out of the countries: I will destroy thee; and thou shalt know that I am Jehovah.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Behold, therefore I will stretch out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
upon thee, and will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
thee for a spoil H897 (בַּג) — food
thee for a spoil H957 (בַּז) — plunder
to the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
and I will cut thee off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
from the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and I will cause thee to perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
out of the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
I will destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
thee; and thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

⁸ Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because that Moab and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Judah is like unto all the nations;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Because H3282 (יַעַן) — properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
that Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
and Seir H8165 (שֵׂעִיר) — Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine
do say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Behold, the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
like unto all the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

⁹ therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim,

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore, behold, I will open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
the side H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
from the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
from his cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
on his frontiers H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
the glory H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
of the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
Beth–jeshimoth H1020 (בֵּית הַיְשִׁימוֹת) — Beth-ha-Jeshimoth, a town East of the Jordan
Baal–meon H1186 (בַּעַל מְעוֹן) — Baal-Meon, a place East of the Jordan
and Kiriathaim H7156 (קִרְיָתַיִם) — Kirjathaim, the name of two placed in Palestine

¹⁰ unto the children of the east, to go against the children of Ammon; and I will give them for a possession, that the children of Ammon may not be remembered among the nations:

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Unto the men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
with the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
with the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
and will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
them in possession H4181 (מוֹרָשָׁה) — a possession
that the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
that the Ammonites H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
may not be remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

¹¹ and I will execute judgments upon Moab; and they shall know that I am Jehovah.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will execute H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
judgments H8201 (שֶׁפֶט) — a sentence, i.e. infliction
upon Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
and they shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God

¹² Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Because that Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
hath dealt H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
against the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
by taking H5358 (נָקַם) — to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish
vengeance H5359 (נָקָם) — revenge
and hath greatly H816 (אָשַׁם) — to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish
offended H816 (אָשַׁם) — to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish
and revenged H5358 (נָקַם) — to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish

¹³ therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, I will stretch out my hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; even unto Dedan shall they fall by the sword.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
I will also stretch out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
upon Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
and will cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
and beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
from it; and I will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
it desolate H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation
from Teman H8487 (תֵּימָן) — Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them
and they of Dedan H1719 (דְּדָן) — Dedan, the name of two Cushites and of their territory
shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
by the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

¹⁴ And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel; and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my wrath; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord Jehovah.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
my vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
upon Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and they shall do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
in Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
according to mine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
and according to my fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
and they shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)

¹⁵ Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with despite of soul to destroy with perpetual enmity;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Because the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
have dealt H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
by revenge H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
and have taken H5358 (נָקַם) — to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish
vengeance H5359 (נָקָם) — revenge
with a despiteful H7589 (שְׁאָט) — contempt
heart H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
to destroy H4889 (מַשְׁחִית) — destructive, i.e. (as noun) destruction, literally (specifically a snare) or figuratively (corruption)
for the old H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
hatred H342 (אֵיבָה) — hostility

¹⁶ therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I will stretch out my hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.

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Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
Behold, I will stretch out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
upon the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
and I will cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
the Cherethims H3774 (כְּרֵתִי) — a Kerethite or life-guardsman
and destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
coast H2348 (חוֹף) — a cove (as a sheltered bay)

¹⁷ And I will execute great vengeance upon them with wrathful rebukes; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I will execute H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
upon them with furious H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
rebukes H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
and they shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
when I shall lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
my vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion