יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh
Meaning
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
In the King James Version: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה).
Derivation: from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal;
Where it is used
- Proverbs 11:20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
- Proverbs 12:2 The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
- Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- Proverbs 14:2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
- Proverbs 14:26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
- Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
- Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
- Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
- Proverbs 15:9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- Proverbs 15:11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
- Proverbs 15:16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
- Proverbs 15:25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
- Proverbs 15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
- Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
- Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 16:2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
- Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
- Proverbs 16:4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
- Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
- Proverbs 16:6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
- Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
- Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
- Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
- Proverbs 16:20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
- Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 17:3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
- Proverbs 17:15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
- Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
- Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
- Proverbs 19:3 A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
- Proverbs 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
- Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
- Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
- Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
- Proverbs 20:12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
- Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.
- Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.
- Proverbs 20:24 A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?
- Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.
- Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
- Proverbs 21:2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
- Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
- Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Proverbs 21:31 A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.
- Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.
- Proverbs 22:4 The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
- Proverbs 22:12 The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
- Proverbs 22:14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.
- Proverbs 22:19 So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.
- Proverbs 22:23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
- Proverbs 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
- Proverbs 24:18 or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.
- Proverbs 24:21 My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
- Proverbs 25:22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
- Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
- Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- Proverbs 29:13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
- Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.