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יְהוָה (Yahweh)

יְהוָה (Yahweh) (Hebrew Lexicon • H3068 • the LORD, Yahweh): 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. It is closely linked with Pronunciation & Word Study: The Tetragrammaton (H3068 — YHWH) (AUDIO • pronunciation): The sacred divine covenant name revealed to Moses at the burning bush ('I AM WHO I AM').

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יְהוָה
Yahweh [yah-WEH]
H3068 Hebrew proper name deity 6828x
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.

Derivation: From הָיָה (H1961) to be, exist; lit. 'He who causes to be' or 'He who is'.
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AUDIO • pronunciation

The sacred divine covenant name revealed to Moses at the burning bush ('I AM WHO I AM').

Cyber124 (Lingua Libre) • Lingua Libre Hebrew Project CC-BY-SA 4.0
Leningrad Codex (B19a) — Deuteronomy 6:4–9 (Shema Yisrael)
IMAGE • manuscripts

The foundational Jewish confession of monotheism with enlarged letters Ayin and Dalet forming 'Witness'.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
Mesha Stele (Moabite Stone) — King Mesha of Moab & YHWH
IMAGE • archaeology

Inscribed black basalt slab (c. 840 BCE) recording King Mesha 's rebellion against Israel , mentioning Omri, Chemosh, and the Sacred Name YHWH.

Moabite Royal Scribes • Louvre Museum, Paris (AO 5066) / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Ketef Hinnom Silver Scroll (KH2) — Priestly Blessing (Numbers 6:24–26)
IMAGE • archaeology

Seventh-century BCE rolled silver amulet discovered in a burial cave overlooking the Valley of Hinnom , preserving the earliest known citation of biblical scripture.

Judahite Silversmith • Israel Museum, Jerusalem / Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
Arad Ostraca — 'House of YHWH' Sherd (Beit YHWH)
IMAGE • archaeology

Judahite fortress letter mentioning provisions for the travelers and 'the House of YHWH' in Jerusalem .

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
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AUDIO • pronunciation

Classical Hebrew recitation of the Shema : ' Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Ehad'.

Buffer (Lingua Libre) • Lingua Libre Hebrew Project CC-BY-SA 4.0
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AUDIO • historical

Monastic choral plainsong of the 6th Penitential Psalm: Out of the depths have I cried unto thee O Lord.

Wikimedia Commons contributor • Wikimedia Commons / Liturgical Choral Recordings CC-BY-SA 3.0
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VIDEO • word-study

Explore the personal, sacred covenant name of Israel 's God, YHWH (יהוה)—'He Will Be', revealed to Moses at the burning bush as the eternal, faithful creator who keeps covenant forever.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
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VIDEO • overview

Overview of Exodus 1 –18 detailing Israel 's enslavement in Egypt , the call of Moses , the ten plagues against Egypt's gods, Passover deliverance, and the Red Sea crossing.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License

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