Names of God explanation - YHWH Sabaoth

The LORD of Hosts, The LORD of Powers

Use in the Bible:
Yahweh and Elohim occur with Sabaoth over 285 times. It is most frequently used in Jeremiah and Isaiah. Yahweh Sabaoth is first used in 1Sa 1:3

Variant spellings: None

In the Septuagint:
kurios sabaôth - the LORD of hosts (sabaôth: Gr. transliteration of Heb. "hosts")

Meaning and Derivation:
Yahweh is translated as "The Existing One" or "LORD". The chief meaning of Yahweh is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning "to be" or "to exist." It also suggests "to become" or specifically "to become known" - this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Sabaoth (se bâ'ôt) means "armies" or "hosts." Yahweh Sabaoth can be translated as "The LORD of Armies" (1Sa 1:3). This name denotes His universal sovereignty over every army, both spiritual and earthly. The LORD of Hosts is the king of all heaven and earth. (Psa 24:9-10; Psa 84:3; Isa 6:5).

Further references :
1Sa 1:11; 1Sa 17:45; 2Sa 6:18; 2Sa 7:27; 1Ki 19:14; 2Ki 3:14; 1Ch 11:9; Psa 24:10; Psa 48:8; Psa 80:4; Psa 80:19; Psa 84:3; Isa 1:24; Isa 3:15; Isa 5:16; Isa 6:5; Isa 9:19; Isa 10:26; Isa 14:22; Jer 9:15; Jer 48:1; Hsa 12:5; Amo 3:13; Mic 4:4; Nah 3:5; Hag 2:6; Zec 1:3; Mal 1:6; Hab 2:13; Zep 2:9

Author: Eric Brou; App: "Les noms de Dieu"