CategoryDoctrine / Divine Name
Modern EquivalentYHWH; covenant name of God.
KJV Word TypeDivine name / theological term
DefinitionThe personal name of God in the Old Testament, often translated as "LORD" in the KJV. Represents God’s covenantal relationship with Israel.
Key Verses"And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you." (Exodus 3:14); "For I will proclaim the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God." (Deuteronomy 32:3)
KJV Usage NoteThe KJV normally renders this divine name as “LORD,” while “Yahweh” is a scholarly vocalization of YHWH.
Common Misunderstanding“Yahweh” is a scholarly vocalization of YHWH; in the KJV, readers usually see this name represented as “LORD.”
EtymologyFrom Hebrew YHWH (Tetragrammaton), vocalized as Yahweh.