Jehovah is a rendering of Gods name in English that has been used for centuries.
What is the god's name. But one of these names stands alone and that name is YahwehThe name Yahweh yah-WEH occurs more than 6800 times in the Old Testament. Psalm 13919 etymologically El appears to mean power and might Genesis 3129. While many scholars prefer the spelling Yahweh Jehovah is the form of the name that is most widely recognized.
YHVH on the other hand expresses the idea of Gods closeness to humans. El is associated with other qualities such as integrity Numbers 2319 jealousy Deuteronomy 59 and compassion. Next to Lord Yahweh Elohim is the major designation for God.
According to some views it is derived from the root meaning to heap benefits. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible. God is Elohim ChayimHe is the Living God.
The first part of the Bible was written not in English but in Hebrew a language that is read from right to left. I Am Who I. God mighty strong prominent Nehemiah 917.
Names are powerful and it has the ability to shaping ones life. This Name is usually translated as God Almighty however the derivation of the word Shaddai is not known. Mystery Series of Jehovah Jesus and the AlmightyEpisode II What Does the Name Jesus Mean.
Ancient Hebrew did not have vowels so the exact pronunciation of YHWH is uncertain. For example YHVH breathed into his Adams nostrils the breath of life Genesis 27. Elohim yihla God a plural of Eloah Hla occurs more than 2 250 times sometimes with an addition such as God of AbrahamIsrael but mostly it is free standing.