יְהוָה
“the LORD, Yahweh”
The proper covenant name of the God of Israel, the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), revealing God as the self-existent, eternally active, and covenant-faithful Redeemer ('I AM WHO I AM', Exodus 3:14). BDB: proper name of God of Israel, denoting Him who is continually present to redeem and fulfill His promises.
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
From הָיָה (H1961) to be, exist; lit. 'He who causes to be' or 'He who is'.
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: יְהוָה (the LORD, Yahweh) -> κύριος (having power, authority, lord)
LXX conceptual translation: יְהוָה (the LORD, Yahweh) -> θεός (a god or deity, God, a god)
LXX conceptual translation: יְהוָה (the LORD, Yahweh) -> εὐσέβεια (piety, reverence, piety towards God, godliness)
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where יְהוָה (Yahweh) carries significant theological or narrative weight.