THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That Jehovah Was Pointed with the Vowel Markings of Adonai

The divine name יהוה (JHVH) is used some six thousand eight hundred and twenty-three times in the Masoretic Text. Six thousand five hundred and eighteen times the name is marked to be pronounced יְהֹוָה (Hebrew) J'hõh-vãh' 3068). Three hundred and five times the name is marked to be pronounced יֱהֹוִה (Hebrew Jehõh-vih' 3069). Not once is the divine... Continue Reading →

August 12, 2019 7

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That the Name Jehovah Was Invented

In arguing against the use of Jehovah, sacred namers [those preferring Yahweh] claim that this name was unknown in Biblical times. They insist that the name Jehovah is a recent invention, concocted in the 1500s by a Catholic priest. They quote well-known Biblical writers and editors who support this view. One sacred name publication states,... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2019 6

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That There Was No “J” In Hebrew

Unlike Yiddish, which modern Jews speak, the Hebrew language that was spoken by Abraham and Moses and that is preserved in the Scriptures does have the "j" sound. From ancient times, the "j" sound has been represented by the letter jod (in ancient Hebrew , and in Biblical Hebrew י). Although Ashkenazi Jews have changed...

August 9, 2019 3

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD: The Myth That There Was No “J” Until 500 Years Ago

The first symbol representing both "i" and "j" appeared around 800 A.D. This symbol was invented by French monks, who adapted it from Roman writings. In 1066 the symbol was transported to Saxon England by William the Conqueror. Thus the first symbol representing the "j" sound was introduced to the English-speaking peoples more than nine hundred years ago--nearly five... Continue Reading →

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THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That Jehovah Was Pointed with the Vowel Markings of Adonai

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That the Name Jehovah Was Invented

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD THE FATHER: The Myth That There Was No “J” In Hebrew

THE SACRED PERSONAL NAME OF GOD: The Myth That There Was No “J” Until 500 Years Ago

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