RUSSELL SANDERS
11-23-2024
OUR FATHER’S NAME – JAH (YAHH)
We have taught in the past that the name Jehovah (English) and Yahweh (Hebrew) is the name of the full godhead, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is the trinity name for His people. His trinity name for all people, including unbelievers is Elohiym.
But what is the unique name of just the Father? We clearly see it in Psalm 68, verses 4 and 18.
Verse 4 reads, “Sing unto God (Elohiym), sing praises unto Him (the trinity). (Then) Extol (exalt) Him that rideth upon the heavens by His name JAH (YAHH), and rejoice before Him.” Verse 5 says, “A father of the fatherless…God in His holy habitation.” (YHH), and rejoice before Him. Verse 5 says, A father of the fatherless…God in His holy habitation.”
In Hebrew the “Y” is the same as our English “J.” the Hebrew is YHWH with no vowels. The “W” in Hebrew is the same as our English “V.” So, when the Hebrew (YHWH) is converted to English, it is JHVH. Vowels are artificially added to make Yahweh and Jehovah, the same trinity name of God. So, Yahweh Elohiym, translated in English as LORD God is God’s name to all people in full trinity form.
Notice the first and foremost part of Yahweh is “Yah” and the first part of Jehovah is Jah (using the “a” instead of the “e” neither of which is in the original).
The Father is first and foremost in the name just as in the godhead. Psalm 68:4 calls the Father’s name JAH in English which is the Hebrew YAHH.
In Psalm 68:18, it speaks of Jesus having spent his three days in the grave, descending into hell (not the place of torment) preaching. Then he led those who were captive there with Him as He ascended with them to heaven, as told in Ephesians 4:8, and prophesied in Psalm 68:18 and giving gifts to men (the five-fold ministry gifts). This was so that “The Lord God might dwell among them. (Ps. 68:18b).”
Here the “LORD God” in Hebrew is “YAHH Elohiym.” This specifically identifies the Father by name as the chief one of Elohiym, the trinity.
Why do I bring this up? It is because Christians everywhere give praise to the Father specifically without really being aware of it every time they say “hallelujah.” The “hallelu” part means “praise” or “praise unto…” while the “jah” part names Father as the object of the praise.
It could be written like “Hallelu-JAHH,” and translated as “Praise to the Father.” That is why “hallelujah” is universal for Christians regardless of their language, culture, or country. It is the universal praise to our Heavenly Father.
“I praise you, Father!”
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