07 Jehovah-Raah

07 Jehovah-Raah (yeh-ho-vaw’ raw-aw’)
The Lord My Shepherd

Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Jehovah-Raah (The Lord my Shepherd) is used in Psalm 23.

Variant spellings: Jehovah Rohi; Jehovah Ro’eh
TWOT Reference:H2185, H2186
Strong’s Reference:H7462
Jehovah-Raahin the Septuagint:kurios poimainei me - the Lord shepherds me

Meaning and Derivation:Jehovah is translated as "The Existing One" or "Lord." The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning "to be" or "to exist." It also suggests "to become" or specifically "to become known" - this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Rô’eh from which Raah derived, means "shepherd" in Hebrew. A shepherd is one who feeds or leads his flock to pasture (Ezekiel 34:11-15). An extend translation of this word, rea’, is "friend" or "companion." This indicates the intimacy God desires between Himself and His people. When the two words are combined - Jehovah Raah - it can be translated as "The Lord my Friend."

Further references of the nameJehovah-Raahin the Old Testament:Genesis 48:15; Genesis 49:24; Psalms 23:1; Psalms 80:1