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Yahweh
YAH-way
Yahweh (name) means a name for the God of the Hebrew Bible, rendered from the Tetragrammaton YHWH. Example: “Scholars debate the correct pronunciation of Yahweh in ancient Hebrew.”
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A name for the God of the Hebrew Bible, rendered from the Tetragrammaton YHWH.
"Scholars debate the correct pronunciation of Yahweh in ancient Hebrew."
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Etymology
The English form Yahweh emerged in 19th-century scholarship as a rendering of the ancient Hebrew Tetragrammaton יהוה, first appearing in Bible translations around 1902.
Class of 1902
Yahweh joined the language around 1902.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Yahweh” mean?
The word “Yahweh” means a name for the God of the Hebrew Bible, rendered from the Tetragrammaton YHWH.
How do you pronounce “Yahweh”?
“Yahweh” is pronounced YAH-way (/ˈjɑ(h)weɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yahweh” in a sentence?
Here is “Yahweh” used in a sentence: “Scholars debate the correct pronunciation of Yahweh in ancient Hebrew.”
What part of speech is “Yahweh”?
“Yahweh” is a name.
Where does the word “Yahweh” come from?
The word “Yahweh” dates back to around 1902 and comes from Hebrew. The English form Yahweh emerged in 19th-century scholarship as a rendering of the ancient Hebrew Tetragrammaton יהוה, first appearing in Bible translations around 1902.
Is “Yahweh” a common word?
“Yahweh” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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