Names of God explanation - YHWH Mekoddishkem

The LORD Who Sanctifies You, The LORD Who Makes Holy

Use in the Bible:
In the Old Testament Yahweh Mekoddishkem occurs 2 times. Yahweh Mekoddishkem is first used in Exd 31:13

Variant spellings: Yahweh M'kaddesh

In the Septuagint:
kurios ho hagiazôn humas - the LORD that sanctifies you

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. Mekoddishkem derives from the Hebrew word qâdash meaning "sanctify," "holy," or "dedicate." Sanctification is the separation of an object or person to the dedication of the Holy. When the two words are combined - Yahweh Mekoddishkem - it can be translated as "The LORD who sets you apart."

Further references :
Exodus 31:13; Leviticus 20:08

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