The Lord

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The term "Lord" has multiple meanings, primarily referring to a person of rank, power, or influence, or to the divine being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe. In a religious context, "Lord" is synonymous with God, the Almighty, Creator, or Supreme Being, and is used in various faiths, including Judaism (as Yahweh) and Islam (as Allah).1234

In Islam, Allah is the one God, whose name is believed to be derived from the Arabic al-Ilāh, meaning "the God." The Qur'an emphasizes Allah's singularity, sovereignty, and role as Creator, Judge, and Rewarder.5

In Judaism and Christianity, Yahweh is the name for God revealed to Moses. The name YHWH, known as the tetragrammaton, was later vocalized as "Yahweh" or "Jehovah".6

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