Old Testament: God

YHWH

Also known as: Yahweh, the LORD
Name meaning: "I AM WHO I AM" or "He who causes to be"
Approximately 6521 references

The personal, covenant name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). Rendered "LORD" (in small capitals) in most English translations. This is the most frequently occurring name in the Old Testament, appearing over 6,500 times. It emphasizes God's self-existence, faithfulness, and covenant relationship with Israel.

Key references: 1 Chronicles 2:3, 1 Chronicles 5:41, 1 Chronicles 6:16, 1 Chronicles 6:17, 1 Chronicles 9:19, 1 Chronicles 9:20, 1 Chronicles 9:23, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 1 Chronicles 10:14, 1 Chronicles 11:2 (and 5512 more)


YHWH (alternate pointing)

Also known as: Yahweh, the LORD
Name meaning: Variant vowel pointing of the divine name
Approximately 306 references

An alternate vocalization of the divine name YHWH found in the Masoretic text, typically appearing when it follows the title Adonai (to avoid saying "Lord Lord"). Both H3068 and H3069 represent the same divine name.

Key references: 1 Kings 2:26, 1 Kings 8:53, 2 Samuel 7:18, 2 Samuel 7:19, 2 Samuel 7:20, 2 Samuel 7:22, 2 Samuel 7:28, 2 Samuel 7:29, Amos 1:8, Amos 3:7 (and 286 more)


2 entries. Reference counts are approximate, based on morphological analysis of the Westminster Leningrad Codex (Hebrew) and Open Greek New Testament.