"Adonai" (אֲדֹנָי)
is a Hebrew title for God, meaning "Lord" or
"Master."
Key Points:
- Linguistic Meaning:
- Adonai is the plural form of Adon
(אָדוֹן), which means "lord" or "master."
- Though plural in form, it is used with singular
verbs when referring to God, indicating majesty or supreme
authority—not multiple gods.
- Reverence for the Name of God:
- Jewish tradition avoids pronouncing YHWH
(the sacred Tetragrammaton, God's personal name).
- Instead, Adonai is said aloud when reading YHWH
in the Hebrew Bible.
- Used in Worship:
- It acknowledges God's lordship and authority
over all.
- Believers use it to show submission, reverence,
and honor to God as Master and Ruler.
- Biblical Examples:
- Psalm 8:1 – "O Lord (Adonai), our
Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"
- Genesis 15:2 – Abraham says, “O Lord God
(Adonai YHWH), what will you give me…”
When you call God Adonai, you are:
- Acknowledging Him as your Master
- Surrendering to His authority and will
- Honoring Him with reverent obedience
「Adonai」的意思(中文解释)
Adonai(אֲדֹנָי) 是希伯来文中对上帝的称呼,意思是 「主」或「主人」。
- 词源与语法:
- 「Adon」意思是「主」或「主人」。
- 「Adonai」是 Adon 的复数形式,表示 尊贵、威严或至尊的主权。
- 虽然是复数形式,但用作上帝时,语法上仍使用单数动词,表示这是对独一真神的尊称。
- 出于敬畏的代替说法:
- 犹太人认为「YHWH」(耶和华,神的圣名)过于圣洁,不可随意称呼。
- 在读圣经时,会用「Adonai」代替「YHWH」,表达对神的敬畏与尊重。
- 敬拜与祷告中的用法:
- 称神为「Adonai」,表示我们承认祂是我们的主宰与主人。
- 是一种全然顺服的态度,愿意听从祂的引导。
- 诗篇
8:1
「耶和华我们的主(Adonai),你的名在全地何其美!」 - 创世记
15:2
亚伯兰说:「主耶和华(Adonai YHWH)啊,你还赐我什么呢?」
当我们称呼神为 「Adonai」,我们是在:
- 承认祂是我们生命的主人
- 顺服祂的带领与主权
- 用敬畏的心敬拜祂这位至尊的主宰
天父,Adonai,你是我生命的主宰,我愿意完全地信靠你、跟随你,放下自己的意愿,顺服你的安排。求你带领我行在你的旨意中,让我的生命荣耀你的名。奉耶稣的名祷告,阿们。