noun
General Slang
jah
JAH · noun · informal
God (in Rastafarian faith)
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Definitions
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God; specifically Jah Rastafari, the divine as understood in Rastafarianism.
“Give thanks an' praise to Jah.”
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jah In A Sentence
Give thanks an' praise to Jah.
Origin & Usage
Shortened form of 'Jehovah/Yahweh', central to Rasta theology.
People Also Ask
What does Jah mean?
Jah is the name for God in the Rastafarian faith, often invoked as Jah Rastafari.
Where does the word Jah come from?
It is a shortened form of Jehovah/Yahweh, the biblical name of God.
Why do Rastas say Jah?
They use Jah as a personal, immediate name for the divine, central to their theology and reggae culture.
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