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יְהֹוָה H3068

Yᵉhôvâh

yeh-ho-vaw'

from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.

Brown–Driver–Briggs

יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
I יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
II
1 יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
2 the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
3 יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh

From Brown, Driver, and Briggs, A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1906), in the public domain.


5521 occurrences

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  • Psalms 103:17
    But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
  • Psalms 103:19
    The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
  • Psalms 103:20
    Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
  • Psalms 103:21
    Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
  • Psalms 103:22
    Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
  • Psalms 104:1
    Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.
  • Psalms 104:16
    The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;
  • Psalms 104:24
    O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
  • Psalms 104:31
    The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.
  • Psalms 104:33
    I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.