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Yahveh

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masculine

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Meaning & Etymology

Yahveh is a variant of Yahweh, an ancient Levantine deity venerated in Israel and Judah. Yahweh's origins are debated, but he is often associated with regions like Seir, Edom, Paran, and Teman, and later with Canaan. His worship dates back to at least the Early Iron Age, possibly earlier. In early biblical literature, Yahweh is depicted as a deity of weather and war, responsible for fructifying the land and leading heavenly armies. Over time, Yahweh absorbed characteristics of other deities like...

Etymology

Original Form:

Yahweh

Evolution:

Yahveh is a variant spelling of Yahweh, reflecting different transliterations of the Hebrew tetragrammaton (YHWH). The original pronunciation of Yahweh's name was lost over time, particularly after th...

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahweh

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