H3050 – Yahh – יָהּ – YH, Yah, Jah
- Strong’s ID:
- H3050
- Hebrew Word:
- יָהּ
- Transliteration:
- Yâhh / Yahh
- Pronunciation:
- yaw
- Part of Speech:
- proper noun with reference to deity
- Equivalents:
- H3068, YHWH, Yahweh, Jehovah
H3069, Yehovih, Yehovi - Usage Count:
- 49
- Search:
- Find “Yahh” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
shortened form of YHWH (Tetragrammaton), Yahweh, Jehovah
Word Picture:
Poetic texts like the Psalms often have specific rhythmic and structural patterns. So, using “YH” instead of “YHWH” could ensure that these patterns remain consistent and fluid. That being said, even in its abbreviated form, it would have been recognized as a representation of “YHWH.” Its use still invokes the reverence for and character of God, even if not fully spelled out.
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
contraction for H3068, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name:—Jah, the Lord, most vehement. Compare names in “-iah,” “-jah.”