ΙΗΛ, ιηλ
IĒL, iēl
Sounds Like: YAH
Translations: Jah, Yah
From the root: ΙΗΛ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word is a contraction or short form of the divine name Yahweh (YHWH), often transliterated as 'Jah' or 'Yah'. It appears frequently in Hebrew names, typically at the end, meaning 'the Lord is' or 'God is'. For example, in the name 'Elijah' (Ἐλίας), the '-jah' part comes from this word. It is a common element in many biblical names, signifying a connection to God.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G2499 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΙΗΛ.
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- ΙΗΛʼ — Jehiel, Jehiel'
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