Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Jehovah
noun
/dʒɪˈhoʊ.və/
Definition
A name for God used in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the personal name of God in Christianity.
Examples
- Many people pray to Jehovah for guidance and support.
- Jehovah’s Witnesses is a well-known religious organization that uses this name for God.
- In the Old Testament, Jehovah is referenced as the God of Israel.
Meaning
Jehovah is often considered as the sovereign God who is personal and involved in the world, especially in the context of the Abrahamic religions.
Synonyms
- Yahweh
- God
- Lord
