Adonai

/ˌɑdoʊˈnaɪ/ noun

A Hebrew word meaning 'Lord' or 'Master,' used in Jewish tradition as a way to refer to God while respecting the sacred name.

From Hebrew Adonai (אדוני), derived from adon meaning 'master' or 'lord.' In Jewish practice, it replaced the unspeakable tetragrammaton (YHWH) during religious readings, allowing believers to pronounce God's name in a reverent form.

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