God's personal name--YHVH--can be "defined" etymologically or
grammatically. Hebrew linguists believe yhvh is a form of the verb
havah, meaning to be or become. Specifically, many linguists say yhvh
is a Qal imperfect third masculine singular. Following normal Hebrew
grammar patterns, the vowels "a" and "e" would be added to these
consonants, giving us the word "YaHVeH." This pronunciation is supported
by early Greek biblical texts that spell the name "Iaoue" (Ya-oo-eh) and
"Iabe" (Yabe; there is no "v" sound in Greek).
What does "Yahveh" mean?
Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.