Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
HebrewNames of God
Adonaiadonai — biblical meaning
אֲדֹנָי (adonai)
Transliteration
adonai
Pronunciation
a-do-NAI
MEANING
Lord; Master
ROOT
אָדוֹן (adon)
ETYMOLOGY
An intensified form of adon, 'lord.' It substitutes for YHWH out of reverence and conveys authority and sovereignty.
BIBLICAL USE
A title of respect and worship that Jews pronounce in place of YHWH.
RELATED VERSES
Genesis 15:2Psalm 110:1Malachi 1:6
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