Strong’s H0136

אֲדֹנָי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Adonay

Pronunciation

ah-doe-NIGH

Definition

Lord, Master

Meaning

the Lord

Usage

Adonay is a title used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to God, emphasizing His lordship and authority. It is often used in contexts that highlight God's sovereignty, power, and relationship with His people as their divine ruler. The term is a plural form of "adon," which can denote respect and majesty, and is used exclusively for God in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Bible references

Genesis 15:2;Genesis 15:8;Genesis 18:27;Genesis 18:30;Genesis 18:31;Genesis 18:32;Genesis 19:18;Genesis 20:4;Exodus 4:10;Exodus 4:13;Exodus 5:22;Exodus 15:17;Exodus 23:17;Exodus 34:9;Exodus 34:9;Exodus 34:23;Numbers 14:17;Deuteronomy 3:24;Deuteronomy 9:26;Deuteronomy 10:17;Joshua 3:11;Joshua 3:13;Joshua 5:14;Joshua 7:7;Joshua 7:8