Yahweh

noun

Yah·weh | \ ˈyä-(ˌ)wā

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, -(ˌ)vā\

variants: or less commonly Jahveh \ ˈyä-(ˌ)vā

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\ or Yahveh \ ˈyä-(ˌ)vā

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Definition of Yahweh

: god sense 1a —used especially by the ancient Hebrews — compare tetragrammaton

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Yahweh

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Yahweh

—used as the name of God by the ancient Hebrews and in the Old Testament of the Bible

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