The Difference Between kyrios and Yᵉhôvâh
Both kyrios (Greek: κύριος, G2962) and Yᵉhôvâh (Hebrew: יְהֹוָה, H3068) address overlapping biblical themes — kyrios carrying the sense of "God" and Yᵉhôvâh conveying "Jehovah". Each word is shaped by its own covenant and cultural context, yet together they illuminate how the Old and New Testaments speak with one voice on this theme.
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κύριος vs יְהֹוָה
kyrios and Yᵉhôvâh
κύριος
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
G2962
Exegetical Meaning
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title) | Etymology: from (supremacy); | KJV: God, Lord, master, Sir
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יְהֹוָה
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
H3068
Exegetical Meaning
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God | Etymology: from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; | KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה).
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