Definition and Meaning:
The term "Sabaoth" is a transliteration of the Hebrew word צְבָאוֹת (Tseva'ot), which means "hosts" or "armies." It is often used in the Bible to refer to the "Lord of Hosts" (YHWH Sabaoth), emphasizing God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies and all creation. This title underscores God's omnipotence and His role as a divine warrior and protector of His people.

Biblical Usage:
"Sabaoth" appears primarily in the context of God's majesty and power. It is frequently used in the Old Testament, particularly in the prophetic books, to highlight God's authority over both celestial and earthly realms. The term is often associated with God's ability to execute judgment and deliverance.

Key Scripture References:

1. 1 Samuel 1:3 : "Year after year this man would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD."
· This passage introduces the title "LORD of Hosts" in the context of worship, indicating God's supreme authority and the reverence due to Him.

2. Isaiah 6:3 : "And they were calling out to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.'"
· In Isaiah's vision, the seraphim proclaim the holiness of the LORD of Hosts, emphasizing His glory and the universal scope of His reign.

3. Jeremiah 11:20 : "But, O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause."
· Here, the LORD of Hosts is invoked as a righteous judge, capable of discerning the innermost thoughts and intentions of individuals.

4. James 5:4 : "Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts."
· In the New Testament, the title is used to affirm God's awareness of injustice and His readiness to act on behalf of the oppressed.

Theological Significance:
The title "LORD of Hosts" conveys several key theological themes:

· Divine Sovereignty: It affirms God's ultimate control over all forces, both seen and unseen. As the commander of heavenly armies, God is depicted as invincible and supreme.

· Protection and Deliverance: The LORD of Hosts is often called upon in times of national crisis or personal distress, highlighting His role as a protector and deliverer of His people.

· Judgment and Justice: The title underscores God's role as a righteous judge who will execute justice on behalf of the oppressed and against the wicked.

· Holiness and Glory: The repeated association of "Sabaoth" with God's holiness and glory serves to remind believers of His transcendent nature and the reverence He is due.

Historical Context:
In ancient Israel, the concept of God as the LORD of Hosts would have resonated deeply with a people familiar with warfare and the need for divine intervention. The imagery of God leading heavenly armies would have provided comfort and assurance of His power to protect and deliver His covenant people.

Conclusion:
The title "Sabaoth" remains a powerful reminder of God's unmatched authority and His active involvement in the affairs of the world. It calls believers to trust in His power, seek His protection, and live in reverence of His holy name.Sabaoth

Lord of hosts

Sabaoth

Or rather Tsabaoth, hosts or armies. JEHOVAH SABAOTH is the Lord of Hosts; and we are to understand the word hosts in the most comprehensive sense, as including the host of heaven, the angels and minister of the Lord; the stars and planets, which, as an army ranged in battle array, perform the will of God; the armies of earth, whose conflicts his providence overrules to the accomplishment of his own wise designs; the hordes of inferior creatures, as the locusts that plagued Egypt, the quails that fed Israel, and "the canker-worm and the palmer-worm, his great army," Joel 2:15; and lastly, the people of the Lord, both of the old and new covenants, a truly great army, of which God is the general and commander, 2 Samuel 6:2 Psalm 24:10 Romans 9:29 James 5:4.

The transliteration of the Hebrew word tsebha'oth, meaning "hosts," "armies" (Romans 9:29; James 5:4). In the LXX. the Hebrew word is rendered by "Almighty." (See Revelation 4:8; Comp. Isaiah 6:3.) It may designate Jehovah as either (1) God of the armies of earth, or (2) God of the armies of the stars, or (3) God of the unseen armies of angels; or perhaps it may include all these ideas. 1. (n. pl.) Armies; hosts.

2. (n. pl.) Incorrectly, the Sabbath.

SABAOTH

sab'-a-oth, sa-ba'-oth.

See GOD, NAMES OF, III, 8; LORD OF HOSTS.

4519. sabaoth -- Sabaoth, ie armies
... 4518, 4519. sabaoth. 4520 . ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin tsaba in fem. pl.
Definition Sabaoth, ie armies NASB Word Usage Sabaoth (2). Sabaoth, Lord of Armies ...
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Refutation of Basilides, and of the Opinion that the Prophets ...
... 3. If, however, any object that, in the Hebrew language, diverse expressions [to
represent God] occur in the Scriptures, such as Sabaoth, Elo?�, Adonai, and ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxxv refutation of basilides and.htm

Isaiah was Sent by the Spirit, and Accordingly the Same Spirit was ...
... What is meant by the revolving wheels, and the divers wings, and how since the Spirit
is proclaimed Lord of Sabaoth by the Seraphim, certainly none but impious ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xxi isaiah was sent.htm

As Celsus, However, is of Opinion that it Matters Nothing Whether ...
... As Celsus, however, is of opinion that it matters nothing whether the highest being
be called Jupiter, or Zen, or Adonai, or Sabaoth, or Ammoun (as the ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xlv as celsus however.htm

Jesaia, Dem Propheten, Das Geschah. These Things the Seer Isaiah ...
... One to the other thus aloud did cry: "Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! Holy
is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! ...
/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxv jesaia dem propheten das.htm

Moreover, if any one Would Wish to Become Acquainted with the ...
... Grace be with me; father, let it be with me." They next come to Sabaoth, to whom
they think the following should be addressed: "O governor of the fifth realm ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xxxi moreover if any.htm

St. Ambrose Declares his Desire that Some Angel Would Fly to Him ...
... Woe is me, my heart is smitten, for I, a man of unclean lips, and living in the
midst of a people of unclean lips, have seen the Lord of Sabaoth." [1882] Now ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xx st ambrose declares.htm

The Marvel Is, not that Men have Failed to Know Christ...
... For, in this very passage, the reading in many copies is: "The Lord of Sabaoth,
He is the King of glory." Now the translators have, for the "Lord of Sabaoth ...
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Hymns of Praise and Worship.
... veneratur Tibi omnes angeli, tibi coeli et universae potestates, Tibi cherubim et
seraphim inaccessibili voce proclamant Sanctus, sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter i hymns of praise.htm

Certain Amorous Desires, &C.
... 17. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth; pleni sunt coeli et
terra majestatis glori?? Tu??. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God ...
/.../certain amorous desires &c.htm

The Hard-Heartedness of the Jews, for whom the Christians Pray.
... For they would not have the law of the Lord of Sabaoth, but despised [2467]
the word of the Lord, the Holy One of Israel. And the ...
/.../chapter cxxxiii the hard-heartedness of the.htm

Sabaoth (2 Occurrences)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SABAOTH. sab'-a-oth, sa-ba'-oth. See GOD, NAMES OF,
III, 8; LORD OF HOSTS. Multi-Version Concordance Sabaoth (2 Occurrences). ...
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Outcry (56 Occurrences)
... which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations
of those who did reap into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth have entered ...
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Labourers (11 Occurrences)
... reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries
of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. ...
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Gomorrha (5 Occurrences)
... (KJV). Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left
us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. (KJV DBY). ...
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Gomor'rah (23 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 and according as Isaiah saith before, 'Except the Lord of Sabaoth did
leave to us a seed, as Sodom we had become, and as Gomorrah we had been made ...
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In-gathered (1 Occurrence)
... which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations
of those who did reap into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth have entered ...
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Foretold (18 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 and according as Isaiah saith before, 'Except the Lord of Sabaoth did
leave to us a seed, as Sodom we had become, and as Gomorrah we had been made ...
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Fraudulently (2 Occurrences)
... which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations
of those who did reap into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth have entered ...
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Exclamations (1 Occurrence)
... which hath been fraudulently kept back by you -- doth cry out, and the exclamations
of those who did reap into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth have entered ...
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Esaias (18 Occurrences)
... Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a
seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. (KJV DBY). ...
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