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Yhvh Yireh: "The LORD Will Provide"

Original Word: יְהוָֹה יִרְאֶה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Yhovah yireh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw' yir-eh'
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-vaw' yir-eh')
Definition: "The LORD Will Provide"
Meaning: Jehovah-Jireh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jehovah- jireh

From Yhovah and ra'ah; Jehovah will see (to it); Jehovah-Jireh, a symbolical name for Mount Moriah -- Jehovah- jireh.

see HEBREW Yhovah

see HEBREW ra'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see Yhvh and raah.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from יְהוָה (YHWH, Jehovah) and the root רָאָה (ra'ah, to see).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Jehovah-Jireh in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name and concept. However, the theme of divine provision is echoed in the New Testament, such as in Philippians 4:19 (BSB): "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." This reflects the continuity of the theme of God's provision from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

Usage: This proper noun is used as a name for a specific location, signifying God's provision. It is found in the context of the narrative of Abraham and Isaac in the Book of Genesis.

Context: Jehovah-Jireh is a significant name found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Genesis 22:14. This name is attributed to the location where God provided a ram as a substitute for Isaac, whom Abraham was prepared to offer as a sacrifice. The narrative highlights a profound moment of faith and divine provision. In Genesis 22:14 (BSB), it is written: "And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, 'On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.'" This name encapsulates the belief in God's foresight and provision for His people, emphasizing that God sees and meets the needs of His followers. The location, traditionally identified with Mount Moriah, becomes a symbol of God's faithfulness and the assurance that He will provide for His covenant people.

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