The meaning of “יְהֹוִה”
Understanding Yᵉhôvih reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a variation of יְהֹוָה (used after אֲדֹנָי, and pronounced by Jews as אֱלֹהִים, in order to prevent the repetition of th...
יְהֹוִה
a variation of יְהֹוָה (used after אֲדֹנָי, and pronounced by Jews as אֱלֹהִים, in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound, since they elsewhere pronounce יְהֹוָה as אֲדֹנָי) God. - {YHWH} 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to יְהֹוָה but pointed with the vowels of אֱלֹהִים
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:8 | “And he said, Lord God, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?” Word: יְהֹוִה (Yᵉhôvih) | |
| Judges 16:28 | “And Samson called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” Word: יְהֹוִה (Yᵉhôvih) | |
| Psalms 73:28 | “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. ” Word: יְהֹוִה (Yᵉhôvih) | |
| Ezekiel 25:15 | “Thus saith the Lord God; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;” Word: יְהֹוִה (Yᵉhôvih) | |
| Micah 1:2 | “Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple.” Word: יְהֹוִה (Yᵉhôvih) |