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Introduction:The term "Jehovah" is a Latinized form of the Hebrew name for God, YHWH, which is often rendered as "Yahweh" in modern translations. This name is considered the most sacred and personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name "Jehovah" has been used historically in various translations and is deeply embedded in Christian theology and hymnody.
Biblical Usage:The name Jehovah is derived from the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, which appears over 6,800 times in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is often translated as "LORD" in many English versions of the Bible. The Berean Standard Bible follows this tradition, using "LORD" to represent the divine name. The name signifies God's eternal existence and His unchanging nature, as seen in
Exodus 3:14, where God declares, "I AM WHO I AM."
Attributes of Jehovah:Jehovah is depicted in the Bible as the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. He is the God of covenant, who establishes and maintains a relationship with His people. In
Genesis 2:4, the BSB states, "This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made them." This highlights Jehovah's role as the Creator.
Jehovah is also portrayed as a God of holiness and justice.
Leviticus 19:2 commands, "Speak to the entire congregation of the Israelites and tell them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.’" This reflects His moral perfection and the standard He sets for His people.
Jehovah in Covenant Relationship:The concept of covenant is central to understanding Jehovah's relationship with humanity. In
Genesis 17:1-2 , God makes a covenant with Abraham, saying, "I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be blameless. I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly." This covenantal relationship is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, demonstrating Jehovah's faithfulness and commitment to His promises.
Jehovah as Redeemer:Jehovah's redemptive work is a key aspect of His character. In
Isaiah 43:11 , it is written, "I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me." This underscores Jehovah's unique role as the Savior of His people, ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be the incarnate Word and the ultimate revelation of Jehovah.
Jehovah's Name in Worship and Prayer:The name Jehovah holds a significant place in worship and prayer. The Psalms frequently call upon the name of the LORD, as in
Psalm 100:4 : "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name." This reflects the reverence and adoration due to Jehovah, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.
Theological Significance:Theologically, the name Jehovah emphasizes God's self-existence, sovereignty, and covenantal faithfulness. It is a reminder of His eternal nature and His active involvement in the world. The use of the name Jehovah in Christian theology often serves to highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, affirming the belief in one God who reveals Himself progressively through history.
Conclusion:While the name Jehovah is not commonly used in modern translations, its theological significance remains profound. It encapsulates the essence of God's character as revealed in the Scriptures, serving as a foundation for understanding His nature and His relationship with humanity.
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BeforeJehovah's Awful Throne
... SACRAMENTS AND RITES Holy Communion: Introits 309. BeforeJehovah's awful throne.
LM... DOXOLOGY. BeforeJehovah's awful throne,. Ye nations, bow with sacred joy;...
The Sixth vision "In Heaven"
... A 1-6. God's call to Hear: and the reason. The publishing ofJehovah's name: His
perfect work and righteous ways.... The goodness and bounty ofJehovah to Israel....
'He Uttered his Voice, the Earth Melted'
... As the chosen speaker ofJehovah's will, he was mightier than kings, and must not
imperil the dignity of the message by the behaviour of the messenger....
Love and Remorse
... Those who should have been his guards lay sleeping round him, for a 'deep sleep
fromJehovah was fallen upon them.' What a vivid, strange picture it is, and...
Jacob's Waking Exclamation
... in his mind, that he was also leaving his father's God; that now his prayers would
scarcely be heard; that he should be an alien fromJehovah's land, and cut...
Unto Him that Loved Us
... ourselves. The thought thatJehovah said of Israel, "Yea, he loved the
people," [31] does not enter into our minds for a moment....
The Criminal and his Relation to Society.
... Now in the course of time it came to pass, that Cain brought some of the fruit of
the ground as an offering toJehovah.... AndJehovah said to Cain,....
The History of the Prophetic Sermons, Epistles, and Apocalypses
... to the people, publicly proclaiming what the great leader imparted to him in private
(Exodus 7:1, 2), so the Hebrew prophets becameJehovah's heralds and...
The New Leaders Commission
... be made possible. He hasJehovah's command to do it, andJehovah's promise
to be with him, and that is to be enough. We too have...
The Sympathy of God
... of the burning bush. On Sinai,Jehovah promised to send an 'angel' in
whom was His own name, before the people. The promise was...
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Jehovah's (251 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Jehovah's (251 Occurrences).
Jehovah's is used
251 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search
...Heave-offering (55 Occurrences)
... heave-offering: and it shall be a heave-offering from the children of Israel of
the sacrifices of their peace-offerings, even their heave-offering untoJehovah...
Lifteth (69 Occurrences)
... Genesis 13:10 And Lot lifteth up his eyes, and seeth the whole circuit of the Jordan
that it 'is' all a watered country (beforeJehovah's destroying Sodom and...
Remainder (33 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 2:3 And the remainder of the oblation shall be Aaron's and his sons':
it is most holy ofJehovah's offerings by fire. (DBY NAS)....
Destroying (64 Occurrences)
... Genesis 13:10 And Lot lifteth up his eyes, and seeth the whole circuit of the Jordan
that it 'is' all a watered country (beforeJehovah's destroying Sodom and...
Circuit (27 Occurrences)
... Genesis 13:10 And Lot lifteth up his eyes, and seeth the whole circuit of the Jordan
that it 'is' all a watered country (beforeJehovah's destroying Sodom and...
Satiety (12 Occurrences)
... Exodus 16:3 and the sons of Israel say unto them, 'Oh that we had died by the hand
ofJehovah in the land of Egypt, in our sitting by the flesh-pot, in our...
Oblation (208 Occurrences)
... the two evenings; as the oblation in the morning, and as its drink-offering shalt
thou offer with this, for a sweet odour, an offering by fire toJehovah....
Falsehood (107 Occurrences)
... YLT). Leviticus 19:12 And ye do not swear by My name to falsehood, or thou
hast polluted the name of thy God; I 'am'Jehovah. (YLT)....
Entry (36 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Ezekiel 8:14 And he brought me to the entry of the gate ofJehovah's house
that was toward the north; and behold, there sat women weeping for Tammuz....
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