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All 107 entries in order of section: the name itself, the ten compound names, the name in Scripture, its history in English, and the common questions.
What the four Hebrew letters mean, how they became Jehovah, Yahweh and LORD in English, and how the name is said.
- JehovahExodus 3:13
- What does the name Jehovah mean?
The name is built on the Hebrew verb ‘to be’, given to Moses at the burning bush and printed as Jehovah throughout the ASV. What the name says about who God is. - 8 refs
- Four forms of the Name (YHWH, Yahweh, Jehovah, LORD)Psalm 83:18
- YHWH, Yahweh, Jehovah, LORD: the four forms explained
Four spellings, one name. What the consonants YHWH are, where Yahweh and Jehovah come from, and why most English Bibles print LORD in small capitals instead. - 4 refs
- Exodus 3:14 and 6:3Exodus 3:14
- Exodus 3:14 and Exodus 6:3: how the name was revealed
At the bush God said I AM and gave his name; in Exodus 6 he said the patriarchs had not known it. How the two passages fit, and what the exodus added to the name. - 8 refs
- Pronunciation of the NameExodus 3:15
- How to pronounce Jehovah, and why no one is certain
Jehovah is said jih-HOH-vuh and Yahweh YAH-weh, but the ancient sound of the four letters was never recorded. How the vowels were lost, and what we know. - 4 refs
- LORD (small capitals)Psalm 110:1
- Why most English Bibles print LORD in small capitals
LORD in small capitals stands for the name YHWH; Lord in ordinary type is the title Adonai. Where the convention came from, and why the ASV broke with it. - 4 refs
- Saying the NameExodus 20:7
- Is it wrong to say Jehovah?
No. The third commandment forbids misusing the name, not using it, and the Psalms call us to praise it. Why Jewish custom kept silence, and how to say it well. - 6 refs
- Ashira AdonaiPsalm 61:8
- Ashira Adonai Meaning: "I Will Sing to the Lord" in Hebrew
Ashira Adonai means "I will sing to the Lord": Hebrew ashira, "I will sing", plus Adonai, "my Lord". Where the words come from and how to pray them. - 10 refs
- Adonai EchadDeuteronomy 6:4
- Adonai Echad Meaning: "The Lord Is One" (Deuteronomy 6:4)
Adonai Echad means "the Lord is one", the heart of the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4. What each Hebrew word means, and whether echad leaves room for the Trinity. - 7 refs
- B'tzelem Elohim MeaningGenesis 1:1
- B'tzelem Elohim Meaning: Made in God's Image
B'tzelem Elohim means 'in the image of God' — the Hebrew phrase in Genesis 1:26–27 that defines every human being's dignity, calling and worth. - 12 refs
- AdonaiGenesis 24:27
- Baruch Atah Adonai: Meaning and Use of the Blessing
What baruch atah Adonai means, how the Hebrew blessing works, why it says Adonai rather than the divine name, and how Christians may use it. - 10 refs
- AdonaiGenesis 15:2
- Adonai Meaning: What the Title 'Lord' Means
Adonai means 'my Lord' — a Hebrew title of ownership and authority, used by Jews to avoid speaking the divine name YHWH. - 10 refs
- Adonai ElohimGenesis 2:4
- Adonai Elohim Meaning: What "Lord God" Really Says
Adonai Elohim means "Lord God" — Adonai is a title of mastery, Elohim the plural form of the word for God. Here is what the Hebrew carries. - 10 refs
- Baruch Hashem AdonaiPsalm 113:2
- Baruch Hashem Adonai Meaning: "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord"
Baruch Hashem Adonai means "Blessed be the Name of the Lord." The Hebrew word by word, why Jewish people say HaShem, and how Christians can use the phrase. - 7 refs
- Ben ElohimGenesis 6:2
- Ben Elohim Meaning: What 'Sons of God' Means in the Bible
Ben Elohim means 'sons of God' in Hebrew. Learn how the Bible uses this phrase of angels, Israel, rulers and believers in Christ. - 12 refs
- Erkamka na AdonaiPsalm 18:1
- Erkamka na Adonai: Hebrew Phrase Meaning Explained
Erkamka na Adonai is not a Bible verse. Learn what Adonai and Elyon mean and where similar phrases appear in Scripture. - 7 refs
- ElohimGenesis 1:1
- Elohim Meaning: What the Hebrew Name Means
Elohim is a Hebrew word for God — plural in form, singular in meaning. Here is what it means, how the Bible uses it, and why it matters. - 8 refs
- Jehovah-JirehGenesis 22:14
- How to Pronounce Jehovah Jireh (juh-HOH-vuh JY-ruh)
Jehovah Jireh is usually said juh-HOH-vuh JY-ruh (some say ji-RAH). How to say each part, what it means, and where the name comes from in Genesis 22. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-NissiExodus 17:15
- How to Pronounce Jehovah Nissi: A Simple Guide
Learn how to pronounce Jehovah Nissi, the altar name Moses gave in Exodus 17:15, with a simple syllable-by-syllable guide and its meaning. - 7 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:14
- How to Pronounce the Tetragrammaton (YHWH)
A calm, factual guide to pronouncing the Tetragrammaton: what YHWH is, why the original vowels are uncertain, and how to say it today. - 5 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:26
- How to Pronounce Jehovah Rapha (juh-HOH-vuh RAH-fah)
Jehovah Rapha is usually said juh-HOH-vuh RAH-fah. How to say it, what "the LORD who heals" means, and why the Hebrew behind it points to the God who heals. - 4 refs
- KuriosExodus 3:14
- Jehovah in Greek: Why the Septuagint Says Kyrios (Lord)
The Septuagint renders the name Jehovah (YHWH) in Greek as kurios, "Lord". What the word means, why translators chose it, and why the New Testament follows it. - 13 refs
- JehovahExodus 3:14
- Jehovah Meaning in Hebrew: What the Name Means
The Hebrew name Jehovah comes from YHWH, tied to "I AM WHO I AM" in Exodus 3:14 — the self-existent, covenant-keeping God. - 14 refs
- Kadosh Adonai ElohimIsaiah 6:3
- Kadosh Adonai Elohim Meaning: "Holy Is the Lord God"
Kadosh Adonai Elohim means "Holy is the Lord God." What kadosh, Adonai and Elohim each mean in Hebrew, where the phrase comes from, and how it shapes prayer. - 12 refs
- Names of GodExodus 3:14
- Names of God in Hebrew and What They Mean
A calm guide to the main Hebrew names of God — YHWH, Elohim, Adonai, El Shaddai, Jehovah-Jireh and more — with their meanings and Bible references. - 14 refs
- Ruach ElohimGenesis 1:2
- Ruach Elohim Meaning: The Spirit of God
Ruach Elohim means the Spirit of God — the Holy Spirit, active in creation and in believers. A clear, biblical look at the Hebrew phrase. - 13 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:15
- The Tetragrammaton in Hebrew Letters: What It Looks Like
The four Hebrew consonants of the divine name, how they are written and read, and why the exact pronunciation is uncertain. - 3 refs
- I AM THAT I AMExodus 3:14
- What Does 'I Am That I Am' Mean?
God's name in Exodus 3:14 — its Hebrew wording, its meaning, and why it matters for how we speak of Him. - 8 refs
- YahwehExodus 3:14
- What Does Yahweh Mean? The Name of God Explained
Yahweh is the personal name of God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, meaning 'I AM WHO I AM' — the self-existent, eternal, covenant-keeping God. - 5 refs
- YHWHExodus 3:14
- What Does YHWH Mean? The Divine Name Explained
YHWH is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible, meaning 'I AM' or 'He is.' Learn its meaning, origin, and significance. - 10 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:14
- What Is the Tetragrammaton? The Four Letters YHWH
The Tetragrammaton is the four Hebrew letters YHWH, the personal name of God revealed to Moses. Learn its meaning, origin, and why translations render it LORD. - 6 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:14-15
- What Is the Tetragrammaton Used For?
The Tetragrammaton is the four-letter Hebrew name of God, YHWH. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how Christians use it in reading, prayer and worship. - 9 refs
- The Tetragrammaton SymbolExodus 3:14
- Tetragrammaton Symbol: What the Four Letters of YHWH Mean
The Tetragrammaton symbol is יהוה (yod, he, waw, he), God's name YHWH. What the four letters stand for, how they became Jehovah, and if it belongs on a pendant. - 13 refs
- YahwehExodus 3:14
- Does Yahweh Mean Breath? The Meaning of the Name
Does Yahweh mean breath? A calm look at the Hebrew name YHWH, the 'breath' theory, and what Scripture actually says about the name. - 12 refs
- YahwehExodus 3:11-15
- Yahweh Meaning: What "I Am Who I Am" Means
The meaning of Yahweh from Exodus 3:14 — "I AM WHO I AM" — and what God's self-existent, unchanging name means for readers today. - 13 refs
- YeshuaMatthew 1:21
- Yahweh Yeshua Meaning: How the Names Connect
Yeshua means 'Yahweh is salvation'. The name of Jesus carries the divine name and the saving act together, which is why the angel gave it. - 9 refs
The ten phrases in which the name is joined to a word for what God does: provides, heals, sanctifies, is present.
- Jehovah-JirehGenesis 22:8
- Jehovah-Jireh: the Lord will provide (Genesis 22)
Jehovah-Jireh is the name Abraham gave Mount Moriah after God provided the ram. What jireh means, why it is a place name, and how it points to Christ. - 6 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:23
- Jehovah-Rapha: the Lord who heals (Exodus 15)
Jehovah-Rapha comes from Exodus 15:26, “I am Jehovah that healeth thee”. What rapha means, what God promised at Marah, and why prayer and medicine go together. - 9 refs
- Jehovah-NissiExodus 17:11
- Jehovah-Nissi: the Lord is my banner (Exodus 17)
Jehovah-Nissi is the name Moses gave his altar after the victory over Amalek at Rephidim. What nes, a banner, meant and how the ensign points to Christ. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-ShalomJudges 6:12
- Jehovah-Shalom: the Lord is peace (Judges 6)
Jehovah-Shalom is the name Gideon gave his altar at Ophrah after the angel of Jehovah said “Peace be unto thee”. What shalom means and the peace Christ gives. - 9 refs
- Jehovah-TsidkenuJeremiah 23:5
- Jehovah-Tsidkenu: the Lord our righteousness (Jeremiah 23)
Jehovah-Tsidkenu is Jeremiah’s name for the righteous Branch of David. What tsedeq means, why Jerusalem shares the name, and how Christ bears it. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-ShammahEzekiel 48:35
- Jehovah-Shammah: the Lord is there (Ezekiel 48)
Jehovah-Shammah, “the Lord is there”, is the name Ezekiel gives the city in his final vision. What it meant to exiles, and how it points to God with us. - 6 refs
- Jehovah-RohiPsalm 23:1
- Jehovah-Rohi: the Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23)
Jehovah-Rohi comes from the opening words of Psalm 23, “Jehovah is my shepherd”. What the Hebrew says, how Ezekiel and Jesus take it up, and how to live by it. - 8 refs
- Jehovah-Sabaoth1 Samuel 1:3
- Jehovah-Sabaoth: the Lord of hosts (1 Samuel 1)
Jehovah-Sabaoth, “the Lord of hosts”, first appears in the story of Hannah. What the hosts are, why the prophets loved it, and why Paul and James kept it. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-MekoddishkemExodus 31:12
- Jehovah-Mekoddishkem: the Lord who sanctifies you (Exodus 31)
Jehovah-Mekoddishkem, “the Lord who sanctifies you”, comes from Exodus 31 and Leviticus. What sanctify means, the sabbath as its sign, and holiness in Christ. - 8 refs
- Jehovah-ElyonPsalm 7:17
- Jehovah-Elyon: the Lord Most High (Psalm 7)
Jehovah-Elyon, “the Lord Most High”, closes Psalm 7 and echoes Melchizedek’s blessing of Abram. What Elyon means, and why Jesus is called Son of the Most High. - 8 refs
- El ShaddaiGenesis 17:1
- El Shaddai Meaning: The God Who Is Enough
El Shaddai means God Almighty, the name God used for Himself in Genesis. Learn its Hebrew sense, its first appearance, and what it means for trust. - 9 refs
- El Roi MeaningGenesis 16:13
- El Roi Meaning: The God Who Sees Me
El Roi means the God who sees me, the name Hagar gave to the LORD in Genesis 16:13. Learn its Hebrew roots, its link to Jehovah, and what it means for you. - 9 refs
- Jehovah Elyon MeaningGenesis 14:18-20
- Jehovah Elyon Meaning: The LORD Most High
What "the LORD Most High" means: how the divine name Jehovah stands with the title Elyon, and what Scripture says about God's supreme rule. - 14 refs
- Jehovah GibborIsaiah 9:6
- Jehovah Gibbor Meaning: The Mighty God of Isaiah 9:6
A look at the Hebrew title "Mighty God" in Isaiah 9:6, the word gibbor, and how the divine name Jehovah is used in Scripture. - 12 refs
- Jehovah HoseenuPsalm 95:6
- Jehovah Hoseenu Meaning: The Lord Our Maker
Jehovah Hoseenu means "The LORD our Maker," a title praising God as Creator and covenant Redeemer. Learn its Hebrew roots and biblical use. - 11 refs
- Jehovah GmolahGenesis 22:14
- Jehovah Gmolah Meaning: The God of Recompense
Jehovah Gmolah means "the God of recompense" — the divine name tied to God repaying, for good and for judgment. What the Hebrew says. - 14 refs
- Jehovah-jirehGenesis 22:14
- Jehovah Jireh Prayer: Trusting the Lord Who Provides
What does it mean to pray to Jehovah Jireh? The name means "the LORD will provide" — a call to trust the God who sees and supplies. - 14 refs
- Jehovah M'KaddeshExodus 31:13
- Jehovah M'Kaddesh Meaning: The Lord Who Sanctifies
Jehovah M'Kaddesh means "The LORD who sanctifies" — God Himself sets His people apart as holy by His presence, covenant and grace. - 9 refs
- Jehovah EzerGenesis 2:18
- Jehovah Ezer Meaning: 'The LORD Is My Help' in Hebrew
Jehovah Ezer means "the LORD is my help." What the Hebrew word ezer means, the Bible verses that call God our helper, and what His help looks like. - 14 refs
- Jehovah-MagenPsalm 28:7
- Jehovah Magen Meaning: The LORD My Shield
What does Jehovah Magen mean? Explore the Hebrew name 'The LORD is my shield' and its biblical foundation for trust, protection and faith. - 14 refs
- Jehovah Mephalti2 Samuel 22:2
- Jehovah Mephalti Meaning: The LORD My Deliverer
Does "Jehovah Mephalti" mean "the LORD my deliverer"? See what the Hebrew word behind it means and where Scripture calls God deliverer. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-NissiExodus 17:8-16
- Jehovah Nissi: The Lord Who Fights Your Battles
Jehovah Nissi means "The LORD is my banner." Learn the story behind the name in Exodus 17 and what it means for battles today. - 12 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:26
- Jehovah Rapha Prayer: Trusting the Lord Who Heals
How to pray to Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals — what the name means, what Scripture promises, and how to pray honestly when healing tarries. - 13 refs
- Jehovah-NissiExodus 17:8-16
- Jehovah Nissi: The LORD Is My Banner
Jehovah Nissi means "The LORD is my banner" — the name Moses gave the altar after Israel's victory over Amalek in Exodus 17:15. - 10 refs
- Jehovah-RaahPsalm 23:1
- Jehovah Raah Meaning: The Lord My Shepherd
What "Jehovah Raah" means, where the phrase comes from in Psalm 23, and why it is a confession rather than a biblical compound name. - 11 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:26
- Jehovah Rapha: The LORD Who Heals
Jehovah Rapha means "the LORD who heals." Learn the Hebrew, the Exodus 15 setting, and what this name of God says about sickness and healing. - 8 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:26
- Jehovah Rapha or Rophe: Which Form Is Correct?
Both Jehovah Rapha and Jehovah Rophe appear in Christian writing. Here is why the difference exists and which form fits the Hebrew name meaning "Jehovah heals". - 8 refs
- Jehovah ShaddaiGenesis 17:1
- Jehovah Shaddai Meaning: God Almighty
Jehovah Shaddai means God Almighty — the name by which God revealed Himself to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and what it means for trust. - 12 refs
- Jehovah TsabaIsaiah 3:1
- Jehovah Tsaba Meaning: The LORD of Hosts Explained
Jehovah Tsaba means "the LORD of hosts" — God of earth's armies, the stars and the angels. A clear look at the Hebrew, the KJV and ASV wording, and what it means for us. - 12 refs
- Jehovah-TsidkenuJeremiah 23:5-6
- Jehovah Tsidkenu: The LORD Our Righteousness
Jehovah Tsidkenu means "The LORD Our Righteousness," a Messianic title from Jeremiah 23:6. Learn its Hebrew meaning and why it matters. - 8 refs
- Jehovah TsuriPsalm 18:2
- Jehovah Tsuri Meaning: The LORD Is My Rock
Jehovah Tsuri means "The LORD is my rock" — a Hebrew title for God as a sure refuge, drawn from the Old Testament and fulfilled in Christ. - 13 refs
- Jehovah-JirehGenesis 22:1-14
- Who Is Jehovah Jireh? The LORD Who Provides
Jehovah Jireh means "the LORD will provide," the name Abraham gave to the place where God supplied a ram in place of Isaac. - 11 refs
- Jehovah-NissiExodus 17:8-16
- Who Is Jehovah-Nissi? The Banner of Exodus 17
Jehovah-Nissi means "The LORD is my banner." Moses named an altar this after Israel's victory over Amalek. Here is the Hebrew, the story and the meaning. - 9 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:22-26
- Who Is Jehovah-Rapha in the Bible?
Jehovah-Rapha means "Jehovah heals," the name God revealed at Marah. See the Hebrew, the context, and what healing means for us today. - 12 refs
- Yahweh ElohimGenesis 2:4
- Yahweh Elohim Meaning: The LORD God Explained
Yahweh Elohim means the LORD God: the covenant name Yahweh joined to Elohim, the plural word for God. Learn what this pairing means in Scripture. - 10 refs
- Yahweh-RaphaExodus 15:26
- Yahweh Rapha Meaning: The Lord Who Heals
Yahweh Rapha means "The Lord who heals." Learn where the name appears in Scripture, what it reveals about God, and how it applies today. - 7 refs
- Jehovah-shalomJudges 6:24
- Yahweh Shalom Meaning: The Lord Is Peace
Yahweh Shalom means 'The LORD is peace', the name Gideon gave the altar at Ophrah. Learn what it means and how God's peace differs from the world's. - 8 refs
- Yahweh-NissiExodus 17:8-16
- Yahweh Nissi Meaning: The LORD Is My Banner
Yahweh Nissi means "The LORD is my banner," the name Moses gave the altar after Israel's victory over Amalek in Exodus 17. Here is what it means. - 9 refs
- Yahweh-ShammahEzekiel 48:35
- Yahweh Shammah Meaning: The LORD Is There
Yahweh Shammah means "The LORD is there" — the name of Ezekiel's visionary city. What it meant for exiles, and what it means for God's people now. - 14 refs
- Yahweh YirehGenesis 22:14
- Yahweh Yireh Meaning: The LORD Will Provide
What does Yahweh Yireh (Jehovah-Jireh) mean? The name Abraham gave on Mount Moriah, and what it shows about God's provision. - 8 refs
- Yahweh TsebaothIsaiah 6:3
- Yahweh Tsebaoth Meaning: The Lord of Hosts Explained
Yahweh Tsebaoth means the LORD of Hosts—God over the armies of Israel, the stars, and the angels. Learn the Hebrew, the key verses, and why it matters. - 13 refs
- Names of JehovahGenesis 22:14
- The Names of Jehovah and Their Meanings: A Complete List
The names of Jehovah and their meanings: Jireh, Nissi, Shalom, Shammah, Tsidkenu, Rapha, Rohi and more, with the Hebrew, the verse, and what each shows about God. - 11 refs
The seven places the King James prints it, the Psalms in the American Standard Version, and what the New Testament does with the name.
- Seven KJV occurrencesGenesis 22:14
- The seven places where the King James Version prints Jehovah
The KJV usually prints LORD, but in seven verses it prints the name itself. The seven places, what each says, and why the translators let the name stand there. - 7 refs
- Psalm 83:18Psalm 83:18
- Psalm 83:18: 'whose name alone is Jehovah'
Psalm 83:18 closes Asaph’s prayer in a time of danger. What the verse says in three translations, what it asks for the nations, and why it is so often quoted. - 8 refs
- Isaiah 12:2 and 26:4Isaiah 12:1
- Isaiah 12:2 and Isaiah 26:4: the doubled name
In Isaiah 12:2 and 26:4 the Hebrew sets the short name Yah beside the full name. How KJV and ASV render the doubled name, and why both are songs of trust. - 8 refs
- Psalms (ASV)Psalm 8:1
- The name Jehovah in the Psalms (American Standard Version)
The ASV prints Jehovah wherever the Hebrew has the name, so its Psalter reads unlike the KJV. How the name sounds in the Psalms, with a reading guide. - 10 refs
- I AM (John 8:58)John 8:58
- Jesus and the divine name: 'before Abraham was born, I am'
In John 8:58 Jesus said “before Abraham was born, I am”. How the words echo the name given at the bush, why the crowd took up stones, and what the church holds. - 8 refs
- Kyrios (New Testament)Joel 2:32
- The name in the New Testament: what Kyrios carries
The New Testament writes Kyrios, Lord, where the Old Testament has the name, then applies Jehovah texts to Jesus. What that shows about who he is. - 11 refs
- BereshitGenesis 1:1
- Bereshit Bara Elohim: Meaning of Genesis 1:1
What the Hebrew words bereshit, bara and Elohim mean in Genesis 1:1, and why the first verse of the Bible matters. - 14 refs
- Jehovah-RaphaExodus 15:26
- Jehovah Rapha Scriptures: Verses on the Lord Who Heals
Where is Jehovah Rapha in the Bible? The key verse is Exodus 15:26, but other Scriptures also show the Lord as healer. - 9 refs
- Jehovah-ShalomJudges 6:24
- Jehovah Shalom Bible Verses: The Lord Is Peace
Jehovah Shalom means "The LORD is peace" — the name Gideon gave an altar in Judges 6:24. Here are the key verses and what they mean. - 6 refs
How the name was guarded in Jewish tradition, how the English word was formed, and how it entered hymns and the 1901 revision.
- Jehovah in English (history)Exodus 6:3
- How the word Jehovah entered English
Jehovah entered English through Tyndale’s 1530 Pentateuch, from a medieval reading of YHWH with Adonai’s vowels. How it spread and why LORD returned. - 3 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:15
- The Tetragrammaton in Jewish tradition
The four Hebrew letters of God’s name and why Jewish readers say Adonai or HaShem: the Temple, the high priest, the Septuagint and the Masoretes. - 6 refs
- HymnsColossians 3:16
- The name Jehovah in the hymns of the church
Why hymn writers loved the name Jehovah, from Watts and Williams to Olivers, Cowper and M’Cheyne, and the Scripture behind the hymns that carry it. - 6 refs
- American Standard Version (1901)Genesis 2:4
- The name in the American Standard Version of 1901
The American Standard Version of 1901 prints Jehovah wherever the Hebrew has the name. Why its revisers chose it, how it differed from 1885, and what followed. - 5 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:14
- The Etymology of the Tetragrammaton
The etymology of the Tetragrammaton: what YHWH likely meant, how the name was pronounced, and why 'Jehovah' arose. - 5 refs
- The Tetragrammaton in KabbalahExodus 3:14-15
- The Tetragrammaton in Kabbalah: A Christian Overview
What Kabbalah means by the Tetragrammaton, how it differs from the Bible's use of YHWH, and how Christians should weigh mystical readings of the divine name. - 6 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:15
- The Tetragrammaton in the Dead Sea Scrolls
What the Dead Sea Scrolls show about the Tetragrammaton YHWH: paleo-Hebrew script, square script, and what it means for the divine name. - 7 refs
- HaShemExodus 20:7
- HaShem Meaning: Why Jewish People Call God 'The Name'
HaShem means 'the Name': what many Jewish people call God in everyday speech, why Adonai is said in prayer, and what it teaches Christians about honouring God's name. - 4 refs
The questions people bring when they search this name, answered from Scripture and from a mainstream Christian position.
- Jesus and JehovahDeuteronomy 6:4
- Is Jehovah the same as Jesus? The Trinity explained plainly
Jesus is not the Father, yet he is fully God and shares the one divine name. How the Trinity answers the question, with the Scriptures that shape it. - 7 refs
- Jehovah's Witnesses (relation to this site)Isaiah 44:6
- Is this site connected to Jehovah's Witnesses?
No. This lexicon is independent of the Watch Tower Society. Who the Witnesses are, what they teach about the name, and where mainstream Christians differ. - 6 refs
- New Testament and the NameIsaiah 40:3
- Did the New Testament originally contain the name Jehovah?
No surviving Greek manuscript of the New Testament contains the divine name. What the evidence shows, why Kyrios was used, and what the apostles did with it. - 6 refs
- Jehovah or YahwehExodus 3:15
- Is God's name Jehovah or Yahweh?
Both are English attempts at the four Hebrew letters YHWH. Why Yahweh is the likelier ancient sound, why Jehovah endures, and why neither is wrong to use. - 5 refs
- Why God has a nameExodus 3:15
- Why does God have a name at all?
A name makes it possible to know, trust and call upon someone. Why the God of the Bible gave his name, what it reveals, and how Jesus made it known. - 6 refs
- Praying with the NamePsalm 116:1-4
- Can I pray using the name Jehovah?
Yes. The Psalms pray by the name, and Jesus taught us to call God Father. How Jehovah, Yahweh, LORD and Father all fit, and why reverence matters most. - 6 refs
- Christian Beliefs vs Jehovah's Witness Beliefs1 John 5:9-14
- Christian Beliefs vs Jehovah's Witness Beliefs: Key Differences
A calm comparison of historic Christian beliefs and Jehovah's Witness beliefs on God, Jesus, salvation, the afterlife and the Bible. - 14 refs
- TetragrammatonExodus 3:13-15
- Is the Tetragrammaton Evil? A Biblical Answer
The Tetragrammaton is God's own covenant name, not a curse. Here is what Scripture says about YHWH, Jehovah, and the fear of misusing it. - 14 refs
- TetragrammatonPsalm 121:1-8
- The Tetragrammaton and Protection: What Scripture Says
Does the divine name itself protect? A calm look at what Scripture says about God as shield, and how the tetragrammaton is used in the Bible. - 14 refs
- YahwehExodus 3:14
- Yahweh Meaning in Islam: What Christians Should Know
What the name Yahweh means, how Islam views the God of the Bible, and how Christians can speak about the divine name with Muslims clearly and kindly. - 10 refs
- Decision MakingRomans 12:1-2
- Christian Decision Making: How to Choose When You Don't Have an Answer
The biblical process for deciding when the way is not obvious, with Scripture as the authority and a workable sequence for a believer who cannot yet see the outcome. - 7 refs
- ForgivenessMatthew 18:21-22
- How Do I Forgive Someone? A Biblical Answer for the Person Who Was Hurt
What forgiveness actually is in the Bible, how it differs from reconciling with someone, and concrete steps for the person who was hurt. - 7 refs
- SufferingJob 1:21
- Why Must I Suffer? Listening Questions Before a Ready Answer
Holding the honest question of why this happened to me, what the biblical speakers actually said when they suffered, and questions to sit with rather than a conclusion to accept. - 7 refs