### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Yᵉhôvâh yirʼeh**, represented by `{{H3070}}`, means **Jehovah will see (to it)**. It appears only **1 time** in the Bible, in a single verse. This name is formed from `{{H3068}}` **Yᵉhôvâh**, the personal name of God, and `{{H7200}}` **râʼâh**, meaning to see or provide. It serves as a symbolical name for Mount Moriah.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H3070}}` is found in the narrative where Abraham, after his faith was tested, memorializes the location of God's provision. Abraham **called** `{{H7121}}` the **name** `{{H8034}}` of that **place** `{{H4725}}` **Jehovahjireh** `{{H3070}}`. This act gives rise to a lasting saying: "as it is said to this **day** `{{H3117}}`, In the **mount** `{{H2022}}` of the LORD it shall be **seen** `{{H7200}}`" [[Genesis 22:14]]. The name permanently links God's act of seeing and providing with a specific, consecrated place.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words are central to understanding the context and meaning of **Yᵉhôvâh yirʼeh**:
* `{{H3068}}` **Yᵉhôvâh**: This is the Jewish national name of God, meaning the self-Existent or Eternal. It forms the first part of the name, identifying the one who provides [[Psalms 23:1]].
* `{{H7200}}` **râʼâh**: Meaning to **see**, this root is used in a wide sense to include perceiving, regarding, and providing. The saying that arose from the event uses this word to declare that on the Lord's mount, "it shall be **seen**" [[Genesis 22:14]]. It underscores that God does not see as man sees [[1 Samuel 16:7]].
* `{{H2022}}` **har**: This word for **mountain** or mount is critical, as the name Jehovahjireh is tied to a specific location. The event establishes "the **mount** of the LORD" as the place of divine intervention and provision [[Genesis 22:14]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H3070}}` is concentrated in its single appearance.
* **Divine Provision:** The name's definition, "Jehovah will see (to it)," is a direct statement about God's character. It memorializes His ability to foresee and provide for a need at the critical moment, as captured in the phrase "In the mount of the LORD it shall be **seen**" [[Genesis 22:14]].
* **A Lasting Memorial:** By giving the **place** `{{H4725}}` a **name** `{{H8034}}`, Abraham establishes an enduring testimony. A **name** serves as a "mark or memorial of individuality," and this one became a proverb "to this day," intended to remind future generations of God's faithfulness [[Genesis 22:14]].
* **The Place of Revelation:** The name inextricably links God's provision to a physical location, the **mount** `{{H2022}}` of the Lord. This establishes a pattern of God revealing His character and acting on behalf of His people in specific, appointed places.
### Summary
In summary, **Yᵉhôvâh yirʼeh** `{{H3070}}` is a unique and powerful compound name for God. Though used only once, it encapsulates a profound theological truth born from Abraham's experience on Mount Moriah. It stands as a perpetual memorial, affirming that "Jehovah will see (to it)" and that in the place of testing, the Lord's provision will be seen [[Genesis 22:14]].
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