Introduction:
The term "Yah's" is often used as a contraction or possessive form of "Yahweh," the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. This name is considered sacred and is central to the understanding of God's identity and character in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The name "Yahweh" is derived from the tetragrammaton YHWH, which appears over 6,800 times in the Hebrew Scriptures. The name is often translated as "LORD" in many English versions of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible .

Biblical Significance:
The name Yahweh is first revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus. In Exodus 3:14-15 , God declares, "I AM WHO I AM," and instructs Moses to tell the Israelites, "Yahweh, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you." This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with His people.

Attributes of Yahweh:
Yahweh is depicted in the Bible as the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. In Genesis 2:4 , the creation account refers to "Yahweh God" as the one who formed the heavens and the earth. The Psalms frequently extol Yahweh's attributes, such as His holiness (Psalm 99:9), righteousness (Psalm 11:7), and faithfulness (Psalm 36:5).

Covenant Relationship:
Yahweh's relationship with Israel is characterized by covenant. In Exodus 6:7 , God promises, "I will take you as My people, and I will be your God." This covenant is reaffirmed throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing Yahweh's commitment to His people and His expectations of their faithfulness.

Worship and Reverence:
The name Yahweh is treated with great reverence in Jewish tradition. The third commandment, found in Exodus 20:7 , instructs, "You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain." This command underscores the importance of honoring God's name in speech and conduct.

Yahweh in the New Testament:
While the New Testament does not use the name Yahweh, it affirms the continuity of God's identity and character. Jesus Christ is seen as the fulfillment of Yahweh's promises, and His divine nature is acknowledged in passages such as John 8:58 , where Jesus declares, "Truly, truly, I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am!" This statement echoes the divine name revealed to Moses, linking Jesus to Yahweh.

Theological Implications:
Understanding Yahweh's name and character is crucial for comprehending the biblical narrative and God's redemptive plan. Yahweh's self-revelation as a personal, covenant-keeping God provides the foundation for the relationship between God and humanity, as well as the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Conclusion:
The name Yahweh, often referred to as "Yah's" in possessive or colloquial contexts, encapsulates the essence of God's identity as revealed in the Scriptures. It serves as a reminder of His eternal nature, His covenant faithfulness, and His ultimate plan for redemption through Jesus Christ.Yah's (3 Occurrences)

Psalms 77:11
I will remember Yah's deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old.
(WEB)

Psalms 118:17
I will not die, but live, and declare Yah's works.
(WEB)

Psalms 122:4
where the tribes go up, even Yah's tribes, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the name of Yahweh.
(WEB)

Yah's (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Yah's (3 Occurrences). Psalms 77:11 I will remember
Yah's deeds; for I will remember your wonders of old. (WEB). ...
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Yah (40 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Yah (40 Occurrences). Exodus 15:2 Yah is my strength
and song. ... Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! ...
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Melchiah (1 Occurrence)
... mel-ki'-a (malkhiyah, "Yah's king"): A priest and father of Pashur (Jeremiah
21:1 the King James Version); elsewhere and in the Revised Version (British and ...
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Melatiah (1 Occurrence)
... MELATIAH. mel-a-ti'-a (melatyah, "Yah's deliverance"): A Gibeonite who assisted
in building the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah (Nehemiah 3:7). ...
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Peullethai (1 Occurrence)
... PEULTHAI; PEULLETHAI. pe-ul'-thi, pe-ul'-e-thi (pe`ullethay, "Yah's seed"): One
of the "porters," 8th son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:5). ...
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Peulthai (1 Occurrence)
... PEULTHAI; PEULLETHAI. pe-ul'-thi, pe-ul'-e-thi (pe`ullethay, "Yah's seed"): One
of the "porters," 8th son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:5). ...
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Ago (61 Occurrences)
... ancient times. (See NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 77:11 I will remember Yah's deeds;
for I will remember your wonders of old. (See NIV). Psalms ...
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Miracles (65 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Psalms 77:11 I will remember Yah's deeds; for I will remember your wonders
of old. (See NIV). Psalms 77:14 You are the God who does wonders. ...
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Wonders (111 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Psalms 77:11 I will remember Yah's deeds; for I will remember your
wonders of old. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Yahweh (6653 Occurrences)

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