yhwh

/jɑhweɪ, jɑhwɑh/

Definitions

1. noun

The proper name for the God of the Israelites, considered unpronounceable by many and often represented by ‘LORD’ or ‘GOD’ in translations.

“The ancient Israelites believed that YHWH was the creator of the universe.”

Synonyms

  • Jehovah
  • LORD
  • Yahweh

Antonyms

  • Baal
  • idol