yhwh

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Definition

Proper noun The personal name of the God of Israel as represented in the Hebrew Scriptures by the four consonants YHWH (the Tetragrammaton). It is considered the most sacred name of God in Judaism.

Usage
  • YHWH is used in academic, theological, and historical contexts to refer to the biblical name of God.
  • It is often vocalized as "Yahweh" in scholarly works, though the original pronunciation is uncertain.
  • Due to its sacred nature, it is traditionally not spoken aloud in Jewish practice, with substitutes like "Adonai" (The Lord) or "HaShem" (The Name) used instead.
Examples
  • In academic writing: "Many scholars believe YHWH was the national god of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah."
  • In theological discussion: "The revelation of the name YHWH to Moses at the burning bush is a pivotal moment in Exodus."
  • Regarding translation: "In many English Bibles, YHWH is rendered as 'the LORD' in small capitals."
Advanced Usage
  • The Tetragrammaton: This is the technical term for the four-letter name YHWH. It comes from Greek, meaning "[a word] having four letters."
  • In textual criticism: Scholars use YHWH to distinguish references to the God of Israel from uses of the generic Hebrew term (God) in biblical texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yahweh (Proper noun): The commonly proposed scholarly reconstruction and vocalization of YHWH.
  • Jehovah (Proper noun): A later hybrid form created by combining the consonants of YHWH (JHVH) with the vowels of the Hebrew word (Lord). It first appeared in medieval Latin texts.
  • Tetragrammaton (Noun): The term for the four-letter name YHWH itself.
Synonyms
  • The LORD: The conventional English translation used in most Bibles.
  • The Name: A common Jewish reverential substitute (HaShem in Hebrew).
Notes on Meaning

This term exists almost exclusively within a specific religious and academic context. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it in common language. Its primary significance is as the unique, personal identifier for the monotheistic deity in the Hebrew Bible.

Noun
  1. a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH

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