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jah

interj.
C2 Proficiency jah

interj. a word used to show respect or to call on God. It is common in some religious songs and prayers.

interj. a term of address or invocation used in certain religious contexts, particularly within Rastafarianism and some forms of Christian worship. It serves as a respectful way to refer to God or to express deep reverence.


SIMPLE

Jah is the light that guides us.

CONTEXTUAL

The singer began the song with a deep bow and a loud 'Jah' to honor the divine.

COMPLEX

In many traditional hymns, the word 'Jah' appears as a substitute for 'the Lord', reflecting a specific theological emphasis on the divine name and its power.

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