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Jehovahjireh
Jehovahjireh is another spelling of Jehovah-jireh, the name Abraham gave to the place where God provided a ram in place of Isaac. It declares the Lord’s provision.
Definition
Jehovahjireh is another spelling of Jehovah-jireh. It means “Jehovah will see or provide” and is the name Abraham gave to the place where the Lord provided another victim instead of Isaac.
Biblical Usage
The name commemorates the angel of Jehovah’s intervention and God’s provision of a ram in place of Isaac.
Historical Background
The name was given to the place associated with Abraham’s commanded offering and the provided substitute.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah will see or provide), the name given by Abraham to the place on which he had been commanded to offer Isaac, to commemorate the interposition of the angel of Jehovah, who appeared to prevent the sacrifice, (Genesis 22:14) and provided another victim.