יְהֹוָה

ye.ho.vahLORDHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentTitle6,522 occurrences36 books5,520 verses
This name belongs to 2 different people and places in the Bible:
  • Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
  • LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Definition

from H1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
Traditional renderings: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050, H3069.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders יְהֹוָה:

Glossary entries

Zion Lord Jerusalem Righteousness Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani? Jebus, Jebusite

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6,522 total
  1. Proverbs 16:2יְהוָֽה׃ · by the LORD
    All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
  2. Proverbs 16:3יְהוָ֣ה · the LORD
    Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
  3. Proverbs 16:4יְ֭הוָה · The LORD
    The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
  4. Proverbs 16:5יְ֭הוָה · to the LORD
    Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
  5. Proverbs 16:6יְ֝הוָ֗ה · of the LORD
    By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
  6. Proverbs 16:7יְ֭הוָה · the LORD
    When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  7. Proverbs 16:9וַֽ֝יהוָ֗ה · but the LORD
    A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
  8. Proverbs 16:11לַֽיהוָ֑ה · [are from] the LORD
    Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
  9. Proverbs 16:20בַּיהוָ֣ה · in the LORD
    Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
  10. Proverbs 16:33וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה · is from the LORD
    The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
  11. Proverbs 17:3יְהוָֽה׃ · but the LORD
    A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
  12. Proverbs 17:15יְ֝הוָ֗ה · to the LORD
    Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
  13. Proverbs 18:10יְהוָ֑ה · of the LORD
    The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  14. Proverbs 18:22מֵיְהוָֽה׃ · from the LORD
    He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
  15. Proverbs 19:3יְ֝הוָ֗ה · the LORD
    A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
  16. Proverbs 19:14וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה · [is] from the LORD
    Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
  17. Proverbs 19:17יְ֭הוָה · to the LORD
    Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
  18. Proverbs 19:21יְ֝הוָ֗ה
    Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
  19. Proverbs 19:23יְהוָ֣ה · of the LORD
    The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
  20. Proverbs 20:10יְ֝הוָ֗ה · to the LORD
    Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
  21. Proverbs 20:12יְ֝הוָ֗ה · the LORD
    Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
  22. Proverbs 20:22לַֽ֝יהוָ֗ה · on the LORD
    Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
  23. Proverbs 20:23יְ֭הוָה · to the LORD
    Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
  24. Proverbs 20:24מֵיהוָ֥ה · [are] from the LORD
    A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
  25. Proverbs 20:27יְ֭הוָה · of the LORD
    The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
  26. Proverbs 21:1יְהוָ֑ה · of the LORD
    The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
  27. Proverbs 21:2יְהוָֽה׃ · but the LORD
    All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
  28. Proverbs 21:3לַיהוָ֣ה · to the LORD
    To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
  29. Proverbs 21:30יְהוָֽה׃פ · the LORD
    There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
  30. Proverbs 21:31וְ֝לַֽיהוָ֗ה · [is] of the LORD
    A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
  31. Proverbs 22:2יְהוָֽה׃ · The LORD
    The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.
  32. Proverbs 22:4יְהוָ֑ה · of the LORD
    The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
  33. Proverbs 22:12יְ֭הוָה · The LORD’s
    The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
  34. Proverbs 22:14יְ֝הוָ֗ה · of the LORD
    The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.
  35. Proverbs 22:19בַּ֭יהוָה · in the LORD
    So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.
  36. Proverbs 22:23יְ֭הוָה · the LORD
    …for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
  37. Proverbs 23:17יְ֝הוָ֗ה · of the LORD
    Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
  38. Proverbs 24:18יְ֭הוָה · the LORD
    …or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.
  39. Proverbs 24:21יְהוָ֣ה · the LORD
    My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
  40. Proverbs 25:22וַֽ֝יהוָ֗ה · and the LORD
    For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
  41. Proverbs 28:5יְ֝הוָ֗ה · the LORD
    Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
  42. Proverbs 28:25יְהוָ֣ה · the LORD
    A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
  43. Proverbs 29:13יְהוָֽה׃ · The LORD
    The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
  44. Proverbs 29:25בַּיהוָ֣ה · in the LORD
    The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
  45. Proverbs 29:26וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה · from the LORD
    Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
  46. Proverbs 30:9יְה֫וָ֥ה · is the LORD
    Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.
  47. Proverbs 31:30יְ֝הוָ֗ה · the LORD
    Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
  48. Isaiah 1:2יְהוָ֖ה · the LORD
    Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.
  49. Isaiah 1:4יְהוָ֗ה · the LORD
    Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him.
  50. Isaiah 1:9יְהוָ֣ה · the LORD
    Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah.