Jehovah
proper noun
A name for God used in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament.
Jehovah is often referred to as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Often appears as...
- jehovah's witnesses
- jehovah god
Usage tips
Religious
proper noun
A name for God used in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament.
Jehovah is often referred to as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Often appears as...
- jehovah's witnesses
- jehovah god
Usage tips
Religious
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Specificity
'Jehovah' is primarily used within the context of Christianity and may not be recognized in other religions.
When discussing religion, 'Jehovah' should be used with awareness of the audience's beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Jehovah' is sacred to followers of Jehovah's Witnesses; use it respectfully and learn its significance within their beliefs.
I visited a Kingdom Hall to learn how Jehovah's Witnesses honor the name of 'Jehovah'.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
'Jehovah' sounds outdated in common speech and is mostly found in historical or religious texts.
The hymn refers to 'Jehovah' as the everlasting God, highlighting its archaic tone.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Specificity
'Jehovah' is primarily used within the context of Christianity and may not be recognized in other religions.
When discussing religion, 'Jehovah' should be used with awareness of the audience's beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Jehovah' is sacred to followers of Jehovah's Witnesses; use it respectfully and learn its significance within their beliefs.
I visited a Kingdom Hall to learn how Jehovah's Witnesses honor the name of 'Jehovah'.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
'Jehovah' sounds outdated in common speech and is mostly found in historical or religious texts.
The hymn refers to 'Jehovah' as the everlasting God, highlighting its archaic tone.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Specificity
'Jehovah' is primarily used within the context of Christianity and may not be recognized in other religions.
When discussing religion, 'Jehovah' should be used with awareness of the audience's beliefs.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
'Jehovah' is sacred to followers of Jehovah's Witnesses; use it respectfully and learn its significance within their beliefs.
I visited a Kingdom Hall to learn how Jehovah's Witnesses honor the name of 'Jehovah'.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
'Jehovah' sounds outdated in common speech and is mostly found in historical or religious texts.
The hymn refers to 'Jehovah' as the everlasting God, highlighting its archaic tone.
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Quote examples
E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Jehovah had nothing to say to Moses and the others about the care of the planet. He had plenty to say about tribal loyalty and conquest.
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Joseph Franklin Rutherford
American Clergyman
Jehovah created the earth and therefore it is his by right of creation.
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Joseph Franklin Rutherford
American Clergyman
Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Jehovah had nothing to say to Moses and the others about the care of the planet. He had plenty to say about tribal loyalty and conquest.
Quote examples
Joseph Franklin Rutherford
American Clergyman
Jehovah created the earth and therefore it is his by right of creation.
Quote examples
Joseph Franklin Rutherford
American Clergyman
Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind.
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