yahwe

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A name for the God of the Old Testament: "Yahwe" (also commonly spelled Yahweh) is the transliteration of the Hebrew tetragrammaton (the four consonants YHVH), representing the personal name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage
  • "Yahwe" is used in theological, academic, and religious contexts to refer specifically to the biblical God by His revealed name.
  • It is a sacred name, and its usage is often reserved for formal discussion or worship.
  • Example:
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Advanced Usage
  • "Yahwe" vs. "the Lord": In many English Bible translations, the Hebrew tetragrammaton (YHVH) is rendered as "the LORD" (in small caps) to respect the tradition of not pronouncing the sacred name. Using "Yahwe" explicitly invokes the personal name.
    • Example: The text reads 'YHVH,' which is often translated as 'the LORD' but is understood to be the name Yahwe.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yahweh: The most common alternate spelling.
  • Jehovah: A later hybrid form combining the consonants of YHVH with the vowels of the Hebrew word for "Lord" (Adonai).
  • Tetragrammaton: The technical term for the four-letter Hebrew name (YHVH) of God.
  • The LORD: The conventional English translation substitute for YHVH in Bibles.
Synonyms
  • God (of Israel): A more general term.
  • The Almighty: A title emphasizing power.
  • The Divine Name: A descriptive synonym.

Note: In many religious traditions, synonyms are used as reverential substitutes rather than true linguistic equivalents.

Noun
  1. a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH

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