Adonai

noun

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

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew 'ădhōnāy

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Adonai was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Adonai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Adonai. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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