Jehovah
16 synonyms for Jehovah, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A traditional English rendering of the Hebrew name of God found in the Old Testament.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From an English transliteration of the Hebrew divine name, formed by combining its consonants with the vowels of a different word traditionally substituted for it out of reverence when reading aloud.
Full origin of Jehovah →Frequently asked questions
What does “Jehovah” mean?
The word “Jehovah” means a traditional English rendering of the Hebrew name of God found in the Old Testament. In plain terms, a traditional English name for God used in some Bible translations.
How do you pronounce “Jehovah”?
“Jehovah” is pronounced juh-HOH-vuh (/d͡ʒəˈhoʊ.və/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jehovah” in a sentence?
Here is “Jehovah” used in a sentence: “Older English Bible translations use "Jehovah" where modern ones often say "the LORD.".”
What part of speech is “Jehovah”?
“Jehovah” is a noun.
Where does the word “Jehovah” come from?
The word “Jehovah” comes from Hebrew. From an English transliteration of the Hebrew divine name, formed by combining its consonants with the vowels of a different word traditionally substituted for it out of reverence when reading aloud.
Is “Jehovah” a common word?
“Jehovah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jehovah” have?
“Jehovah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional English rendering of the Hebrew name of God found in the Old Testament.
