jahweh

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A name for the God of the Old Testament: "Jahweh" is a transliteration of the Hebrew name for God, represented by the four consonants YHVH (the Tetragrammaton). It is considered the personal and covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage
  • "Jahweh" is used in theological, academic, and religious contexts when referring specifically to the God of Israel as named in the Hebrew scriptures.
  • It is often used to distinguish the biblical God from deities of other religions or from general terms like "god" or "deity."
  • Due to its sacred nature, it is typically treated with reverence and is not used in casual speech.
Examples
  • In religious study:
  • In theological discussion:
  • In academic writing:
Advanced Usage
  • "Jahweh" vs. "Yahweh": Both are Latinized transliterations of the same Hebrew source (YHVH). "Yahweh" is a more common modern spelling in academic texts, while "Jahweh" reflects an older Germanic/Latin transliteration.
  • "Jahweh" vs. "Jehovah": "Jehovah" is a later hybrid form that combines the consonants of YHVH with the vowel markings from the Hebrew word "Adonai" (Lord). "Jahweh" is considered by scholars to be a more accurate representation of the likely original pronunciation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yahweh (Proper noun): The more frequently used modern transliteration of YHVH.
  • YHWH / YHVH (Proper noun): The Tetragrammaton; the four Hebrew consonants representing the divine name.
  • Jehovah (Proper noun): A common vocalization of the Tetragrammaton originating in medieval Latin.
  • The Lord (Proper noun): A common reverential substitution used in place of pronouncing YHVH, often indicated in English Bibles by writing "LORD" in small capitals.
Synonyms
  • The Lord
  • The God of Israel
  • The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
Notes on Meaning and Context
  • Religious Significance: In Jewish tradition, the name represented by YHVH is considered ineffable (too sacred to be spoken aloud). The term "Jahweh" is thus a scholarly attempt to vocalize the written form.
  • Christian Context: Many Christian theologians and Bible translations use "the LORD" (from the Hebrew "Adonai") instead of vocalizing YHVH, following Jewish custom. "Jahweh" or "Yahweh" appears in some academic and theological discussions.
Noun
  1. a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH

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