Jahi, taurus, the Bull God of Force and Authority

Jahi, taurus, the bull. The God of force. In the Ebraic language this same God is called Jah. In course of time mortals forgot the origin of this God, and ignorantly supposed the name to be an abbreviation of Jehovih. In the Cuneiform inscriptions his name is called Bagho. The Panic origin is Taughad. (See Tablet Biene Poit, the figure of a bull, with man’s face.) The spiritual meaning, force, or force of character, or energy to do, or decree with authority. As the pope issue a Bull, of which the foregoing was the original.

The Book of Saphah

The name “Jah” (יָהּ) appears in the Hebrew Bible. Below is a list of all the occurrences where “Jah” (יָהּ) is explicitly used in the Hebrew text, rendered directly as “Jah” in translation.

Verses Where “Jah” Appears:

1. Exodus 15:2
   • Hebrew: “עָזִּי וְזִמְרָת יָהּ וַיְהִי לִי לִישׁוּעָה”
   • Translation: “The Lord (Jah) is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.”
2. Psalm 68:4 (68:5 in Hebrew)
   • Hebrew: “שִׁירוּ לֵאלֹהִים זַמְּרוּ שְׁמוֹ סֹלּוּ לָרֹכֵב בָּעֲרָבוֹת בְּיָהּ שְׁמוֹ”
   • Translation: “Sing to God, sing praises to His name; exalt Him who rides on the clouds by His name Jah.”
3. Psalm 77:11 (77:12 in Hebrew)
   • Hebrew: “אֶזְכְּרָה מַעַלְלֵי יָהּ כִּי אֶזְכָּר מִקֶּדֶם פִּלְאֶךָ”
   • Translation: “I will remember the deeds of Jah; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.”
4. Psalm 89:8 (89:9 in Hebrew)
   • Hebrew: “יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי צְבָאוֹת מִי כָמוֹךָ חֲסִין יָהּ וֶאֱמוּנָתְךָ סָבִיבוֹתֶיךָ”
   • Translation: “O Lord, God of hosts, who is mighty like You, O Jah? And Your faithfulness surrounds You.”
5. Psalm 94:7
   • Hebrew: “וַיֹּאמְרוּ לֹא יִרְאֶה יָהּ וְלֹא יָבִין אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב”
   • Translation: “And they said, ‘Jah does not see, nor does the God of Jacob understand.'”
6. Psalm 94:12
   • Hebrew: “אַשְׁרֵי הַגֶּבֶר אֲשֶׁר תְּיַסְּרֶנּוּ יָהּ וּמִתּוֹרָתְךָ תְּלַמְּדֶנּוּ”
   • Translation: “Blessed is the man whom Jah disciplines, and teaches him from Your law.”
7. Psalm 102:18 (102:19 in Hebrew)
   • Hebrew: “כִּי הִשְׁקִיף מִמָּרוֹם קָדְשׁוֹ יְהוָה מִשָּׁמַיִם אֶל אֶרֶץ הִבִּיט”
   • Translation: “For He looked down from the height of His sanctuary; from heaven Jah observed the earth.”
8. Psalm 104:35
   • Hebrew: “יִתַּמּוּ חַטָּאִים מִן הָאָרֶץ וּרְשָׁעִים עוֹד אֵינָם בָּרְכִי נַפְשִׁי אֶת יָהּ הַלְלוּיָהּ”
   • Translation: “Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise Jah!”
9. Psalm 105:45
   • Hebrew: “לְמַעַן יִשְׁמְרוּ חֻקָּיו וְתוֹרֹתָיו יִנְצֹרוּ הַלְלוּיָהּ”
   • Translation: “That they might observe His statutes and keep His laws. Praise Jah!”
10. Psalm 106:1
    • Hebrew: “הַלְלוּיָהּ הוֹדוּ לַיהוָה כִּי טוֹב כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ”
    • Translation: “Praise Jah! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.”
11. Psalm 111:1
    • Hebrew: “הַלְלוּיָהּ אוֹדֶה יְהוָה בְּכָל לֵבָב בְּסוֹד יְשָׁרִים וְעֵדָה”
    • Translation: “Praise Jah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the assembly.”
12. Isaiah 12:2
    • Hebrew: “הִנֵּה אֵל יְשׁוּעָתִי אֶבְטַח וְלֹא אֶפְחָד כִּי עָזִּי וְזִמְרָת יָהּ יְהוָה וַיְהִי לִי לִישׁוּעָה”
    • Translation: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid, for Jah the Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”
13. Isaiah 26:4
    • Hebrew: “בִּטְחוּ בַיהוָה עֲדֵי עַד כִּי בְּיָהּ יְהוָה צוּר עוֹלָמִים”
    • Translation: “Trust in the Lord forever, for in Jah the Lord, is an everlasting rock.”

Notes:

• “Jah” is often used in poetry or songs, emphasizing God’s transcendence and presence.
• Many instances of Hallelujah (Praise Jah) include Jah directly, though not always explicitly rendered in translations.

Cuneiform inscriptions

Bagho (also spelled Baghu or Bahu) appears in some ancient cuneiform inscriptions as a deity or divine figure associated with regions influenced by Iranian languages and cultures, particularly during the Achaemenid period. The name “Bagho” is derived from the Old Iranian root *baga-, which means “god” or “lord,” and is related to similar terms found across Indo-European languages.

Key Points:

1. Linguistic Roots:
   • The term baga- is common in Old Persian, Avestan, and related languages. It typically signifies a god or a divine being.
   • Similar roots appear in Sanskrit (e.g., bhaga, meaning fortune or god) and Slavic languages (e.g., bog, meaning god).
2. Inscriptions:
   • Bagho appears in the context of inscriptions that refer to divine powers or gods worshiped in ancient Iran and surrounding regions.
   • The term is sometimes part of compound names or epithets for deities, such as Bagastana (place of the god), later known as Behistun.
3. Association with Zoroastrianism:
   • In Zoroastrian texts, the word baga refers to individual deities or Yazatas (worthy of worship) within the pantheon.
   • It is distinct from Ahura Mazda, the supreme god in Zoroastrian belief, but still reflects reverence for divine beings.
4. Cross-Cultural Usage:
   • The concept and usage of baga extended to other cultures influenced by Iranian religious traditions, including the Hellenistic and Central Asian regions.