Word Study

The meaning of יָהּ

Understanding Yâhh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3050
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יָהּ

Phoneticyaw
TransliterationYâhh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

contraction for יְהֹוָה, and meaning the same Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in '-iah,' '-jah.' - Jah, the sacred name 1) Jah (Jehovah in the shortened form) 1a) the proper name of the one true God 1b) used in many compounds 1b1) names beginning with the letters 'Je' 1b2) names ending with 'iah' or 'jah'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

45 total references
ReferenceText
Exodus 17:16

For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Psalms 118:14

The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

Isaiah 26:4

Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
45x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution
Exodus2
Psalms40
Isaiah3

Devotional Reflection

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