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  1. hebrew - Why does the KJV say JAH in Psalm 68:4? - Biblical ...

    Mar 23, 2023 · I would like to avoid convoluted explanations and keep this question simple if possible - what is the reasoning or explanation behind the KJV translating the name of God as Jah in Psalm …

  2. If יהּ is a distinct name, can אהיה be parsed both as א ה יה, I-the-JAH ...

    Jul 24, 2024 · Others like Young's understand a distinction and translate each differently: Jehovah and Jah. If יהּ is a distinct name, can אהיה be parsed both as א ה יה, I-the-JAH and I AM, א היה?

  3. translation philosophy - Alleluya / Hallelujah understanding ...

    Jul 21, 2025 · In any case, this word originally is a combination of two transliterated Hebrew words, Hallel and Jah, which when translated into Greek or English, mean Praise the LORD, or Praise ye …

  4. Is there theological significance in the word 'Allelujah' only ...

    May 9, 2021 · Everyone, including Gentiles saying ἁλληλουϊά would be speaking Greek yet saying the Hebrew equivalent of hālal-yâ, Praise Jah. In effect, as the final word in Psalms says, Let all breath …

  5. context - In Proverbs 6:13, what is meant by the phrase, "he speaks ...

    Sep 28, 2023 · Proverbs 6:13 KJV He winks with his eyes, he speaks with his feet, he teaches with his fingers; The context is speaking of the characteristics of an evil, perverse person who continually …

  6. greek - Should Jehovah or Yahweh be the English text of the New ...

    To make a point think on this, "HALLELUJAH (hal-e-lu'ya; Heb. hallelu-ya; "praise ye Jah," i.e., Jehovah; Gk allelouia).Evidently a common form of adoration and thanks-giving in Jewish worship, as appears …

  7. In Matthew 6:9, what name is Jesus referring to?

    Jun 18, 2016 · This comes from a Hebrew expression that literally means “Praise Jah.” “Jah” is a contraction of the name Jehovah. Many names used in the Christian Greek Scriptures were derived …

  8. Did the waters rise 29 ft per hour in Noah's day? [closed]

    Mar 4, 2026 · In 40 days the water covered the highest point by 15 cubits. Genesis 7:20 ESV The waters prevailed above the mountains, covering them fifteen cubits deep.

  9. luke - Why God Sent Elijah to THAT Particular Widow and NOT to Any ...

    We are not told so we do not know. Perhaps this widow was judged by God to be the most receptive to Elijah. Again, we are not told and any conclusion is speculative.

  10. Does the New Testament use the divine name "Yahweh"?

    John's Revelation is the only New Testament text to use the name of 'Yahweh' outside of transliterations of theophoric names. The abbreviated form 'Yah' appears four times in Revelation 19, embedded in …