Posted on 27 September 2024
In Hebrew, the word "Hashem" means "The Name." It is used as a substitute for the name of God when reading the Torah or praying. This practice stems from the command in Exodus 20:7, which states, "You shall not misuse the name of the …
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Posted on 08 September 2024
Throughout the Bible, there are many names used to describe God, each capturing a different aspect of His character. These names provide insight into His nature and attributes. Let's explore some of the well-known names of God:
One of the most common names for God …
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Posted on 04 September 2024
Understanding the different titles used for God in the Bible can be quite confusing. Different Bible translations may use these terms differently, adding to the complexity. One common title used in place of God's Hebrew name is "LORD." This is done to follow the tradition of the Israelites …
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Posted on 14 August 2024
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the name of God is recorded as יהוה (YHWH), also known as the tetragrammaton. However, due to the nature of written Hebrew at the time, which did not include vowels, scholars and linguists are unsure about the exact pronunciation of …
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Posted on 16 July 2024
Elohim is a Hebrew word that is commonly used to refer to God in the Old Testament. It appears over 2,500 times in the Tanakh, starting from the very first verse: "In the beginning [Elohim] created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). The …
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Posted on 14 July 2024
The name of God, Yahweh, has been associated with breath by Jewish sages. They believed that the act of breathing itself evokes the name of God. When we pronounce the name Yahweh, the two syllables correspond to the intake and outtake of a single breath. Thus, with every …
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Posted on 12 July 2024
Adonai is a term that is commonly used in the Old Testament to refer to God. While many people might think of it as a name of God, it is actually more accurately described as a title or description. In this article, we will explore …
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