Ιεχωβά
Iechovámasculine
The English phrase 'jehovah' is translated into Greek as Ιεχωβά (Iechová). Wiktionary also lists Ιεχοβά (Iechová) and Γιεχωβά (Giechová).
Meaning: transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ιεχωβά | Iechová | masculine |
| Ιεχοβά | Iechová | masculine |
| Γιεχωβά | Giechová | masculine |
The term is a transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton.
Which one should you use?
The three available Greek forms are Ιεχωβά, Ιεχοβά and Γιεχωβά. All three are masculine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Iechová.
Did you know?
- In the Greek Orthodox tradition, the name Ιεχωβά is rarely used in liturgy. Instead, the word Κύριος, meaning 'Lord', is spoken aloud when the text contains the Tetragrammaton.
- Because the original Hebrew Tetragrammaton has no vowels, the Greek Ιεχωβά reflects a specific later vocalization rather than the ancient pronunciation.
- The spelling Ιεχωβά uses the Greek letter χ (chi), which produces a raspy sound similar to the Hebrew letter 'chet'.
Examples in context
- Ο Ιεχωβά είναι ο Θεός τους.O Iechová einai o Theós tous.Jehovah is their God.
- Μελετάμε το όνομα Ιεχωβά.Meletáme to ónoma Iechová.We are studying the name Jehovah.
- Πιστεύουν στον Ιεχωβά.Pistévoon ston Iechová.They believe in Jehovah.
Example conversation
Kostas and Eleni are discussing their religious beliefs.
- Κώστας KostasΠιστεύεις στον Ιεχωβά, Ελένη;Pistéveis ston Iechová, Eléni?Do you believe in Jehovah, Eleni?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, ο Ιεχωβά είναι ο Θεός μου.Ne, o Iechová eínai o Theós mou.Yes, Jehovah is my God.
- Κώστας KostasΚι εγώ τιμώ τον Ιεχωβά.Ki egó timó ton Iechová.I honor Jehovah too.
- Ελένη EleniΑυτό είναι πολύ ωραίο, Κώστα.Aftó eínai polý oraío, Kósta.That is very nice, Kostas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jehovah” translations and entries Ιεχωβά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
