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Lord of Hosts
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
A name or title of God frequently used in the Old Testament, always translated "Yahweh of Hosts" ( ע ֿ2 יהוהנ צבאות , Yehōwāh cebhā'ōth ) in the American Standard Revised Version, since Yehōwāh , never 'Ădhōnāy , is used in this phrase. Evidently the meaning of the title is that all created agencies and forces are under the leadership or dominion of Yahweh, who made and maintains them ( Genesis 2:1; Isaiah 45:12 ). It is used to express Yahweh's great power. See GOD , NAMES OF , III., 8.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Lord of Hosts'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/l/lord-of-hosts.html. 1915.