Strong's Lexicon Yah: LORD Original Word: יָהּ Word Origin: A contracted form of יְהוָה (YHWH), the tetragrammaton, which is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for YHWH is κύριος (kyrios), Strong's Greek #2962, which translates to "Lord" in English. Usage: The term "Yah" is a shortened form of the divine name YHWH, often used in poetic and liturgical contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures. It emphasizes the personal and covenantal nature of God, highlighting His eternal existence and sovereignty. "Yah" is frequently found in expressions of praise and worship, such as in the word "Hallelujah," which means "Praise Yah." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the name of God was considered sacred and was treated with great reverence. The use of "Yah" in the Hebrew Bible reflects a deep sense of intimacy and reverence for God. It is often associated with the worship practices of the Israelites, particularly in the Psalms, where it is used to invoke God's presence and power. The name "Yah" also appears in various theophoric names, such as Isaiah (Yesha'yahu) and Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu), indicating the cultural significance of God's name in personal and communal identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. from Yhvh Definition the name of the God of Israel NASB Translation GOD (1), LORD (49). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָהּ50 proper name, of deity contracted from יהוה, first appears in early poems; Exodus 15:2 עָזִי וְזִמְרָת יָהּ My strength and song is Yah (cited Isaiah 12:2; Psalm 118:14), compare the poetic extract יָד עַל כֵּס יָהּ = hand to the throne of Yah Exodus 17:16 (E), the song of Hezekiah Isaiah 38:11 (repeated by dittography), (א)שׁ להבת יה (so read in preference to the ᵑ0 שַׁלְהֶבֶתְיָה) = flame of fire from Yah Songs 8:6; ביה יהוה Isaiah 26:4 (והיה sustained by Aq and the rhythmical movement, unless it be a mistake for שׁמו, compare Psalm 68:5), יה אלהים Psalm 68:19. Elsewhere יָהּ is used only in late Psalms, especially in the Hallels, in the phrase הַלֲלוּיָֿהּ praise ye Yah Psalm 104:35; Psalm 105:45; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 106:48; Psalm 111:1; Psalm 112:1; Psalm 113:1; Psalm 113:9; Psalm 115:18; Psalm 116:19; Psalm 117:2; Psalm 135:1; Psalm 135:3; Psalm 135:21; Psalm 146:1; Psalm 146:10; Psalm 147:1; Psalm 147:20; Psalm 148:1; Psalm 148:14; Psalm 149:1; Psalm 149:9; Psalm 150:1; Psalm 150:6, compare also יהלל יה Psalm 102:19 יהללו יה Psalm 115:17 תהלל יה Psalm 150:6 (see הלל); in variant reading other phrases Psalm 77:12; Psalm 89:9; Psalm 94:7; Psalm 94:12; Psalm 115:18; Psalm 118:5 (twice in verse); Psalm 118:17; Psalm 118:18; Psalm 118:19; Psalm 122:4; Psalm 130:3; Psalm 135:4. יָהּ proper name, of deity, see below הוה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jah, the LordContraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name -- Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in "-iah," "- jah." see HEBREW Yhovah Forms and Transliterations בְּיָ֣הּ בְּיָ֥הּ ביה יָ֑הּ יָ֔הּ יָ֖הּ יָ֗הּ יָ֡הּ יָ֣הּ יָ֨הּ ׀ יָ֬הּ יָ֭הּ יָּ֑הּ יָֽהּ׃ יָהּ יה יה׃ bə·yāh beYah bəyāh Yah yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:2 HEB: עָזִּ֤י וְזִמְרָת֙ יָ֔הּ וַֽיְהִי־ לִ֖י NAS: The LORD is my strength and song, KJV: The LORD [is] my strength and song, INT: is my strength and song the LORD has become my salvation Exodus 17:16 Psalm 68:4 Psalm 68:18 Psalm 77:11 Psalm 89:8 Psalm 94:7 Psalm 94:12 Psalm 102:18 Psalm 104:35 Psalm 105:45 Psalm 106:48 Psalm 111:1 Psalm 112:1 Psalm 113:1 Psalm 113:9 Psalm 115:17 Psalm 115:18 Psalm 115:18 Psalm 116:19 Psalm 117:2 Psalm 118:5 Psalm 118:5 Psalm 118:14 Psalm 118:17 48 Occurrences |
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