Yahweh
Definition: Sacred name of God in Hebrew scripture, emphasizing covenant faithfulness and divine presence.
Scripture: Exod 3:14–15 Ps 68:4 Isa 42:8
Tags: identity, covenant, worship
Type: Doctrinal
Related: I Am, Name of the Lord
Sources: Yahweh reveals divine character.
Notes: Preterism honors Yahweh as covenant keeper fulfilled in Christ.
Yahweh Nissi
Definition: Name meaning “The Lord is My Banner,” symbolizing covenant victory and identity.
Scripture: Exod 17:15 Ps 60:4
Tags: identity, covenant, victory
Type: Typological
Related: Victory, Reign of Christ
Sources: Banner marks divine triumph.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in spiritual conquest.
Yahweh Roi
Definition: Name meaning “The Lord is My Shepherd,” reflecting covenant care and guidance.
Scripture: Ps 23:1 John 10:11
Tags: identity, covenant, guidance
Type: Pastoral
Related: Shepherd, Peace
Sources: Shepherd imagery affirms divine care.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ’s pastoral ministry.
Yahweh Shalom
Definition: Name meaning “The Lord is Peace,” reflecting covenant comfort and restoration.
Scripture: Judg 6:24 Isa 9:6
Tags: identity, covenant, peace
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Peace, Restoration
Sources: Shalom reflects covenant wholeness.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ’s reign.
Yahweh Tsidkenu
Definition: Name meaning “The Lord Our Righteousness,” fulfilled in Christ’s imputed righteousness.
Scripture: Jer 23:6 2 Cor 5:21
Tags: identity, covenant, salvation
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Justification, Righteousness
Sources: Name affirms covenant standing.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in New Covenant righteousness.
Year of Jubilee
Definition: Mosaic institution of release and restoration, fulfilled spiritually in Christ.
Scripture: Lev 25:10 Luke 4:18–19
Tags: law, covenant, restoration
Type: Typological
Related: Freedom, New Covenant
Sources: Jubilee reflects divine grace.
Notes: Preterism sees Jubilee fulfilled in gospel liberation.
Year of the Lord’s Favor
Definition: Prophetic phrase denoting covenant restoration and spiritual liberation.
Scripture: Isa 61:2 Luke 4:19
Tags: prophecy, covenant, grace
Type: Typological
Related: Jubilee, Restoration
Sources: Year reflects divine mercy.
Notes: Preterism sees this fulfilled in Christ’s ministry.
Yeshua
Definition: Hebrew name for Jesus, meaning “salvation,” emphasizing covenant fulfillment.
Scripture: Matt 1:21 Luke 2:30 Isa 12:2
Tags: Christology, covenant, salvation
Type: Doctrinal
Related: Messiah, Lamb of God
Sources: Yeshua embodies covenant deliverance.
Notes: Preterism sees Yeshua as the fulfilled Savior.
Yielding Fruit
Definition: Symbol of covenant faithfulness and spiritual maturity.
Scripture: John 15:5 Matt 13:23 Gal 5:22–23
Tags: ethics, covenant, spirituality
Type: Symbolic
Related: Fruitfulness, Vine Imagery
Sources: Fruit reflects spiritual health.
Notes: Preterism sees fruitfulness as evidence of covenant life.
Yielding to the Spirit
Definition: Covenantal ethic of submission and spiritual transformation.
Scripture: Rom 8:14 Gal 5:16–25
Tags: ethics, covenant, spirituality
Type: Pastoral
Related: Obedience, Spirit
Sources: Yielding reflects covenant maturity.
Notes: Preterism sees this as fulfilled in spiritual growth.