In an English-language context, the name Jah is now most commonly associated with the Rastafari. It is otherwise mostly limited to the phrase Hallelujah and theophoric names such as Elijah.
In the Authorized King James Version (1611) there is only a single instance of JAH (capitalised) in only one instance, in Psalm 68:4. An American Translation (1939) follows KJV in using Yah in this verse.
The conventional English pronunciation of Jah is /ˈdʒɑː/, even though the letter J here transliterates the palatal approximant (Hebrew Yodh). The spelling Yah is designed to make the pronunciation /ˈjɑː/ explicit in an English-language context (see also romanization of Hebrew).
In his resignation letter, Jah thanked the party's leadership, supporters and sympathisers for giving him the opportunity to serve in various capacities within the party ... Signed. Mr Dodou Jah ....
Salabat Jah and Basalat Jah, mere four-year-olds, were relegated to the sidelines ... where the Deputy Director was tasked with showcasing monuments to Sahebzada Salabat Jah and Sahebzada Basalat Jah.
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Reggae star Jah Cure will know\u00a0his fate when he heads to the NetherlandsCourt of Appeals for a substantive hearing on June 18 to determine whether Dutch prosecutors can pursue an attempted murder charge against him.