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Jehovah

a name for the Hebrew and Christian God which is a combination, hybrid of the Hebrew consonants (JHVH) and the vowels of Adonai, Lord. The name Jehovah did not exist until medieval times by the Masoretes.

Jew

A descendent of Abraham. Also, called Hebrew and Israelite.

Judzizer

During the expansion of the Christian Church after Pentecost, these were the Jewish Christians who believed that Gentiles must follow Jewish law and customs in order to become Christians and/or be "good" Christians.
Paul had many disputes with this group of people.