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Introduction:The term "Yah" is a shortened form of "Yahweh," the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. It is often used in poetic and liturgical contexts, emphasizing the covenantal and relational aspects of God with His people. The name "Yah" appears in various forms throughout the Scriptures, most notably in the word "Hallelujah," which means "Praise Yah."
Biblical Usage:"Yah" is primarily found in the Hebrew Scriptures, particularly in the Psalms and prophetic literature. It is a contraction of "Yahweh," the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), which is the most sacred name of God revealed to Moses in
Exodus 3:14-15. The name "Yahweh" is often translated as "LORD" in English Bibles, but "Yah" retains its distinct form in certain passages.
Scriptural References:One of the most prominent uses of "Yah" is in the phrase "Hallelujah," which appears frequently in the Psalms. For example,
Psalm 150:1 states, "Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens." Here, "Hallelujah" is a call to worship, inviting the faithful to praise the Lord.
In
Isaiah 12:2 , the name "Yah" is used in a declaration of trust and salvation: "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD God is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation." The use of "Yah" in this context underscores God's role as a deliverer and protector.
Theological Significance:The use of "Yah" highlights the personal and intimate nature of God's relationship with His people. It serves as a reminder of His covenant faithfulness and His presence among His people. The name "Yah" is not just a title but a representation of God's character and His actions in history.
Liturgical and Poetic Contexts:"Yah" is often employed in worship settings, reflecting its use in the Psalms and other poetic books of the Bible. The term conveys a sense of reverence and awe, inviting believers to engage in heartfelt worship. The repeated use of "Hallelujah" in liturgical traditions emphasizes the joy and gratitude of the worshiping community.
Conclusion:While "Yah" is a less common form of God's name in the English Bible, its presence in the original Hebrew texts is significant. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's enduring presence and His call to His people to live in a relationship of praise and trust.
Greek
2449. Ioudaia -- Judaea.... Judaea. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Ioudaia Phonetic Spelling:
(ee-oo-dah'-
yah) Short Definition: Judea Definition: Judea, a Roman province
...4809. sukomorea -- the fig-mulberry tree, sycamore fig
... the fig-mulberry tree, sycamore fig. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
sukomorea Phonetic Spelling: (soo-kom-o-rah'-yah) Short Definition: a...
2996. Lasaia -- Lasea, a city of Crete
... Lasea, a city of Crete. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Lasaia Phonetic
Spelling: (las-ah'-yah) Short Definition: Lasea Definition: Lasea, a...
4501. rhomphaia -- Rompha, Rephan, the name of an Eg. god
... god. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: rhomphaia Phonetic Spelling:
(hrom-fah'-yah) Short Definition: a sword, piercing grief Definition: a sword...
2401. Idoumaia -- Idumea, a region South of Judea
... Idumea, a region South of Judea. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
Idoumaia Phonetic Spelling: (id-oo-mah'-yah) Short Definition: Idumea, Edom...
1636. elaia -- an olive (the tree or the fruit)
... an olive (the tree or the fruit). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:
elaia Phonetic Spelling: (el-ah'-yah) Short Definition: an olive tree...
1056. Galilaia -- Galilee, the northern region of Palestine, also...
... region of Palestine, also the name of a sea. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Galilaia Phonetic Spelling: (gal-il-ah'-yah) Short Definition...
2268. Esaias -- Isaiah, an Israelite prophet
... Esaias. Of Hebrew origin (Ysha'yah); Hesaias (ie Jeshajah), an Israelite -- Esaias.
see HEBREW Ysha'yah. (esaia) -- 1 Occurrence. (esaian) -- 2 Occurrences....
2484. Itouraios -- Ituraea, a region North of Pal.
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Itouraios Phonetic Spelling:
(ee-too-rah'-yah) Short Definition: Ituraean Definition: Ituraean, an adjective...
2762. keraia -- a little horn
... a little horn. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: keraia Phonetic Spelling:
(ker-ah'-yah) Short Definition: an apostrophe Definition: a little hook...
Strong's Hebrew
3470. Ysha'yah -- "salvation ofYah," four IsraelitesYsha'
yah. 3469, 3470. Ysha'
yah. 3470a . "salvation of
Yah," four Israelites.
Transliteration: Ysha'
yah Phonetic Spelling: (yesh
...2970. Yaazanyahu -- "Yah hears," the name of several Israelites
... "Yah hears," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Yaazanyahu or Yaazanyah
Phonetic Spelling: (yah-az-an-yaw') Short Definition: Jaazaniah....
3050.Yah -- the name of the God of Israel
... 3049, 3050.Yah. 3051 . the name of the God of Israel. Transliteration:Yah
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw) Short Definition: LORD.... 3049, 3050.Yah. 3051 ....
1941. Hodiyyah -- "my splendor isYah," the name of several...
... Hodiyyah. 1942 . "my splendor isYah," the name of several Israelites.
Transliteration: Hodiyyah Phonetic Spelling: (ho-dee-yaw') Short Definition: Hodiah....
4737. Miqneyahu -- "possession ofYah," a Levitical musician
... Miqneyahu. 4738 . "possession ofYah," a Levitical musician. Transliteration:
Miqneyahu Phonetic Spelling: (mik-nay-yaw'-hoo) Short Definition: Mikneiah....
7211. Reayah -- "Yah has seen," three Israelites
... 7210, 7211. Reayah. 7212 . "Yah has seen," three Israelites. Transliteration:
Reayah Phonetic Spelling: (reh-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Reaiah....
5565. Semakyahu -- "Yah has sustained," a Korahite
... 5564, 5565. Semakyahu. 5566 . "Yah has sustained," a Korahite. Transliteration:
Semakyahu Phonetic Spelling: (sem-ak-yaw'-hoo) Short Definition: Semachiah....
7345. Rechabyah -- "Yah has enlarged," grandson of Moses
... "Yah has enlarged," grandson of Moses. Transliteration: Rechabyah or Rechabyahu
Phonetic Spelling: (rekh-ab-yaw') Short Definition: Rehabiah....
7485. Raamyah -- perhaps "thunder ofYah," an Israelite who...
... perhaps "thunder ofYah," an Israelite who returned with Zerubbabel. Transliteration:
Raamyah Phonetic Spelling: (rah-am-yaw') Short Definition: Raamiah....
7509. Rephayah -- "Yah has cured," five Israelites
... 7508, 7509. Rephayah. 7510 . "Yah has cured," five Israelites. Transliteration:
Rephayah Phonetic Spelling: (ref-aw-yaw') Short Definition: Rephaiah....
Library
Ojibway Index.
... OJIBWAY INDEX. Page Ahyah muh gud suh dun uh ke win 65 Be nuh pe tuh gwish in Je
sus 25 Be zin dun dah! me noo tah gwud 33 Be zin dun, O nin je chaug 31....
"Shall we Gather at the River. "
... "Shall we gather at the river.". Ke guh e zhah min, nuh see beeng, Ne buh we wod,
an ge nug; Wuhyah se je wung, kah ge nig, Ta ba nin ga, oo see beem....
"Am Ia Soldier of the Cross. "
... CM "Am Ia soldier of the cross.". Mee nuh ewh Ah zhe dayah tig, Wain je un do buh
ne yon?... 3 Kah nuh ween go uhyah see wug Ka mah mee gah nuh gig?...
Nuhguhmoowin 33. My Faith Looks up to Thee
... 2 Ke zhuh wan je ga win; Mash kuh we ze muh guk, Che uhyah mon, "Neen kah oon je
na yun" Uh pa gish uhyah mon, Ewh ka ah ta se noog; Sah gee "wa win."....
"How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine. "
... CM "How bright these glorious spirits shine.". Oo goowh wuhyah sayah ze jig, Sha
wan dah goo ze jig, Wah goo nan kah pe ne goo waud E we de ke zhig oong?...
"For ever with the Lord. "
... Pe mah de zim a be je bong, Kah ge nig pe mahd' zim, 2 O mah we yowh we mong, Wah
suh goo nin duhyah, An duh soo te bik ko ze yon, Pa shoo ne ge wa yon....
"Come Let us Join Our Cheerful Songs. "
... CM "Come let us join our cheerful songs.". Nuh qua uh muh wah dah nig suh Ish pe
ming ayah jig; Kuh ke nuh moo je ge ze wug, Koo tah me gwe noo wug....
"Here we Suffer Grief and Pain. "
... Oo mah uh keeng uhyah yung Ke puh ka' de min uh koo; Kah ween ween ish pe ming....
3 E gewh ah be noo je yug Suhyah ge ah jig Christ un 'We de tuh uhyah wug....
"All People that on Earth do Dwell. "
... dwell.". Mah muh we tuh nuh guh moo wug Kuh ke nuh uh keeng ayah jig, Che
moo je ge ze tuh wah waud Oo ke sha Muh ne doo me waun....
"Abide with Me, Fast Falls the Eventide. "
... 2 Ka gah suh goo nind ish quah be mah diz; Uh nooj ka goo tuh ish quah uhyah wun
Kuh ke nuh goo tuh ish quah nah gwuh doon; Keen dush Ta ba nin ga, we je we...
Thesaurus
Yah (40 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Yah (40 Occurrences). Exodus 15:2
Yah is my strength
and song.
... Extol him who rides on the clouds: to
Yah, his name!
...Yah's (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceYah's (3 Occurrences). Psalms 77:11 I will remember
Yah's deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old. (WEB)....
Eglath-shelishi-yah (1 Occurrence)
Eglath-shelishi-yah. Eg'lath-shelish'iyah, Eglath-shelishi-yah. Eglon .
Multi-Version Concordance Eglath-shelishi-yah (1 Occurrence)....
Vehement (10 Occurrences)
... occurs twice in the Old Testament (Songs 8:6, the King James Version "a most vehement
flame" (jealousy)) as the translation of shalhebheth-yah, "the flame of...
Vehemently (5 Occurrences)
... occurs twice in the Old Testament (Songs 8:6, the King James Version "a most vehement
flame" (jealousy)) as the translation of shalhebheth-yah, "the flame of...
Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZEPHANIAH. zef-a-ni'-a (tsephanyah, tsephanyahu,
"Yah hath treasured"): (1) The prophet. See ZEPHANIAH, BOOK OF....
Jedaiah (13 Occurrences)
... je-da'-ya, je-di'-a: (1) (yedha`yah, "Yah knows"): (a) A priest in Jerusalem (1
Chronicles 9:10; 1 Chronicles 24:7). (b) Ezra 2:36 = Nehemiah 7:39, where...
Zedekiah (63 Occurrences)
... zed-e-ki'-a (tsidhqiyahu, tsidhqiyah, "Yah my righteousness"; Sedekia, Sedekias):
(1) The son of Chenaanah (1 Kings 22:11, 24 2 Chronicles 18:10, 23)....
Ahab (85 Occurrences)
... On the other hand he tried to serve Yahweh by naming his children in his honor-Ahaziah
("Yah holds"), Jehoram ("Yah is high"), and Athaliah ("Yah is strong")....
Proper (62 Occurrences)
... in the intimacy of Yahweh" (Nehemiah 3:6). When the name is a sentence, the predicate
may be (a) a noun, the copula being implied, as Abijah, "Yah is a father...
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