Adonai
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Ado·nai

noun \ˌä-də-ˈni, -ˈnī\

Definition of ADONAI

—used in place of YHWH as a name of the God of the Hebrews during prayer recitation

Origin of ADONAI

Hebrew 'ădhōnāy
First Known Use: before 12th century

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