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Does the Christian God have a real name?
Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God.
Why do Christians not name God?
Because they consider their god to be the one and only, so much so that they don’t deem it necessary to call him by name. It’s just plain arrogance. They just can’t conceive of other gods being as valid to other people as their own god is to them.
What is the true name of God in the Bible?
YHWH
Yahweh, name for the God of the Israelites, representing the biblical pronunciation of “YHWH,” the Hebrew name revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus. The name YHWH, consisting of the sequence of consonants Yod, Heh, Waw, and Heh, is known as the tetragrammaton.
Why don’t we use God’s name?
Other scholars believe the original intent was to prohibit using the name in the magical practice of conjuration. Hebrew Bible passages also refer to God’s name being profaned by hypocritical behavior of people and false representation of God’s words or character.
Why is it wrong to misuse God’s name?
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses His name,” Exodus 20: 7. One of the ways God’s name is misused is through profanity. The word literally means “before the temple.” So, a profane word is one you would not use in church.
What is God’s real name in the Bible?
In the Bible, God says: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” ( Isaiah 42:8) Although he also has many titles, such as “God Almighty,” “Sovereign Lord,” and “Creator,” he honors his worshippers by inviting them to address him by his personal name.— Genesis 17:1; Acts 4:24; 1 Peter 4:19. Many translations…
What does it mean that God is just?
When we say that God is just, we mean that He is perfectly righteous in His treatment of His creatures. God shows no partiality ( Acts 10:34 ), He commands against the mistreatment of others ( Zechariah 7:10 ), and He perfectly executes vengeance against the oppressors ( 2 Thessalonians 1:6; Romans 12:19 ).
What is the meaning of the name Jehovah?
Jehovah is a rendering of God’s name in English that has been used for centuries. While many scholars prefer the spelling “Yahweh,” Jehovah is the form of the name that is most widely recognized. The first part of the Bible was written not in English but in Hebrew, a language that is read from right to left.
What does it mean that God is “not guilty”?
Because justice has been satisfied, God pronounces “not guilty” upon all those who are in Christ ( Romans 3:24 ), those who call on His name ( John 1:12 ). Justice now insists that, once a sin has been paid for, it cannot be brought up again.