Tzevaot
Tzevaot, Hebrew צְבָאוֹת, literally means “armies” or “hosts.” In Jewish and Christian traditions, it is most commonly encountered as a divine epithet, usually in the form Adonai Tzevaot, translated as “the Lord of Hosts.” The title conveys God’s sovereignty over heavenly and earthly powers and his command of the divine and human hosts—angels, armies, and all creation.
Etymology: The word derives from the root צ-ב-א (ts-b-ʾ), related to assembling or fighting. The plural construct
Biblical usage: The epithet appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, especially in Isaiah, Jeremiah, Zechariah, and
Liturgy and later tradition: In Jewish prayer and scriptural readings, the phrase is used as a standard