יְהֹוָה
(The) self- Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah , Jewish national name of God
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What does יְהֹוָה (YHWH) mean in the Bible?
יְהֹוָה (YHWH) is a Hebrew word meaning "(the) self- Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah , Jewish national name of God". Jehovah, the Lord. The proverb grounds moral order in God's character and authority. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
God's self-existence and eternity marked by the covenantal name revealing His unchanging, personal relationship with Israel
Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050 , 3069 .
Why This Word Matters
The proverb grounds moral order in God's character and authority. Proverbs 10:29
The proverb attributes moral outcomes to God's sovereign governance. Proverbs 10:3
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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