Jehovah

The name "Jehovah" is a vocalization of the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יהוה), which is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. This name is significant as it embodies God’s eternal, self-existent nature and is often associated with His covenantal relationship with Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew verb "hayah," meaning "to be," which conveys the idea of God as the one who is, who was, and who will be (Exodus 3:14). In English translations of the Bible, "Jehovah" is frequently rendered as "LORD" in all capital letters to distinguish it from other titles for God.The use of "Jehovah" became more prominent in the late Middle Ages, particularly among English-speaking Christians, as scholars attempted to vocalize the Tetragrammaton. While "Jehovah" is not the original pronunciation of YHWH and has been subject to debate among scholars, it has remained a popular term in hymns, literature, and some translations of the Bible. The name signifies God's sovereignty and His role as the creator and sustainer of all things, emphasizing His active participation in human history and His desire for a personal relationship with His creation (Psalm 83:18).

Jehovah1

(Names of Jehovah) 1. I Am

By Roy Hession

3.4K40:30

ISA 12:2ISA 26:4JHN 8:58

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing the negative aspects of our lives to God. He highlights that only by acknowledging our faults and weaknesses can we fully experience God's grace and see Him as the answer to our problems. The preacher mentions that God sometimes fills up the blank check in our lives as a suggestion for us to do the same. He then discusses five places in the Old Testament where God completes the unfinished sentence Himself, revealing His character as Jehovah. The preacher encourages listeners to bring their needs, sorrows, failures, and sins to God, as this is how Jehovah is revealed and His faithfulness is experienced.