Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A name for the God of the Old Testament: "Jehovah" is a specific name for the God of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), formed by transliterating the Hebrew consonants YHVH (the Tetragrammaton) and combining them with the vowels from the Hebrew word for "Lord" (Adonai).
   • The Judeo-Christian God: The term refers to the singular, all-powerful deity in the Jewish and Christian faiths.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many hymns praise the name of Jehovah.
  • The translation uses "Jehovah" instead of "the LORD" for the divine name.

Advanced Usage

• "Jehovah's Witnesses": The name of a Christian denomination known for its evangelism and specific theological beliefs.
  • Jehovah's Witnesses are known for their door-to-door ministry.

Variants and Related Words

• Yahweh (n): Another scholarly transliteration of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHVH, often considered more accurate than "Jehovah."
• Tetragrammaton (n): The four Hebrew consonants (YHWH or YHVH) representing the biblical name of God.
• The LORD: A common English translation convention, where "LORD" in small capitals represents the divine name YHVH.

Synonyms

• God: The supreme being.
• The Almighty: Emphasizing God's omnipotence.
• The Lord: A title of respect and authority for God.

Related Phrases

• "In Jehovah's name": An invocation or action done with the authority or for the sake of God.
  • They prayed in Jehovah's name for healing.

Noun

1. terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
2. a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH