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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.