The Different Names For God Translated

The Key of Solomon is traditionally associated with the Hebrew language, as it reflects Judaic mysticism and incorporates Hebrew names and symbols. Here are some of the primary names of God as they appear in Hebrew, which are commonly used in the text:

Adonai (אֲדֹנָי)

Elohim (אֱלֹהִים)

El (אֵל)

Eheieh (אֶהְיֶה)

Yod He Vav He (יהוה)

These names are considered sacred and powerful within the context of Jewish and Christian mysticism, and their proper pronunciation and use are integral to the rituals described in the Key of Solomon.

Explanation of Each Name

Adonai (אֲדֹנָי):

Meaning: "Lord" or "My Lord.

"Usage: Often used in Jewish prayers and scripture as a respectful substitute for the Tetragrammaton (YHWH).

Elohim (אֱלֹהִים):

Meaning: "God" or "Gods."

Usage: A plural form used in the Hebrew Bible, signifying the majesty and multiplicity of God's attributes.

El (אֵל):

Meaning: "God."

Usage: A generic term for God used throughout the Hebrew Bible.

Eheieh (אֶהְיֶה):

Meaning: "I Am" or "I Will Be."Usage: Derived from the phrase "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" (I Am That I Am) from Exodus 3:14, indicating God's eternal and self-sustaining nature.

Yod He Vav He (יהוה):

Meaning: The Tetragrammaton, often represented as "YHWH" or "YHVH.

"Usage: The most sacred name of God in Judaism, often vocalized as "Yahweh" or substituted with "Adonai" in reading.