Bible Dictionary
Sabaoth, The Lord Of
“The Lord of Sabaoth” means “the Lord of hosts” or “the Lord of armies.” The title presents God as sovereign Commander over earthly and heavenly hosts.
Definition
“The Lord of Sabaoth” means “the Lord of hosts” or “the Lord of armies.” Sabaoth is the Greek form of the Hebrew word for armies.
Biblical Usage
The title occurs in Romans and James and is familiar from the Sanctus of the Te Deum. In the biblical conception, Jehovah is the leader and commander of the armies of the nation.
Historical Background
The title portrays Jehovah as going forth with his people and leading them to victory over the worshipers of foreign gods.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
occurs in (Romans 9:29; James 5:4) but is more familiar through its occurrence in the Sanctus of Te Deum—“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth.” Sabaoth is the Greek form of the Hebrew word tsebaoth “armies,” and is translated in the Authorized Version of the Old Testament by “Lord of hosts,” “Lord God of hosts.” In the mouth and the mind of an ancient Hebrew, Jehovah-tsebaoth was the leader and commander of the armies of the nation, who “went forth with them” (Psalms 44:9) and led them to certain victory over the worshippers of Baal Chemosh. Molech, Ashtaroth and other false gods.