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Jah

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(Jehovah), the abbreviated form of Jehovah, used only in poetry. It occurs frequently in the Hebrew, but with a single exception, (Psalms 68:4) is rendered “Lord” in the Authorized Version. The identity of Jah and Jehovah is strongly marked in two passages of Isaiah— (Isaiah 12:2; 26:4) [Jehovah].

See also: jehovah

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

A contraction for Jehovah (Ps. 68:4).

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