Etymology
The term "Jehovist" is a scholarly designation used to refer to a hypothetical source or author behind certain passages in the Hebrew Bible. It is derived from the name "Jehovah," which is the English rendering of the Hebrew name for God, YHWH.
Meaning
The term "Jehovist" implies that a particular source or author used the name "Jehovah" consistently in their writings. This usage is thought to distinguish this source from other sources that may have used different divine names, such as "Elohim" or "Adonai."
Origin
The concept of a Jehovist source was first proposed by German biblical scholar Julius Wellhausen in the late 19th century. Wellhausen's documentary hypothesis of the Hebrew Bible suggested that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) was composed from multiple sources, including a Jehovist source.
According to Wellhausen, the Jehovist source was believed to have been written in the 9th century BCE during the reign of King Jehu of Israel. This source is characterized by a focus on the northern kingdom of Israel, the use of the name "Jehovah," and a particular religious and historical perspective.
Usage
The term "Jehovist" is still used by biblical scholars today to refer to the hypothetical source behind certain passages in the Hebrew Bible. It is particularly associated with the following passages:
Note: The documentary hypothesis of the Hebrew Bible is a complex and contested scholarly theory. There is no universally agreed-upon source division, and the term "Jehovist" is one of many designations used to describe the hypothetical sources behind the biblical text.
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