Adonai is a biblical title meaning Lord or Master, but it is not God’s personal name. Scripture preserves Jehovah as His covenant name.
What Does Adonai Mean in the Hebrew Scriptures?
The Masoretic Text vs. The Greek Septuagint: A Comparative Study
This article dives deep into a comparative study of the two pivotal textual traditions of the Old Testament - the Masoretic Text and the Greek Septuagint. Unravel the fascinating intricacies, variations, and theological implications, with a particular focus on the representation of the Tetragrammaton.
Exodus 6:3 In what way had God’s name not been made known to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?
How can Exodus 3:13 and 6:13 be accurate because the patriarchs knew and used the divine name? Is this not a contradiction?
Papyrus Rylands 458: The Oldest Copy of the Greek Septuagint
Papyrus Rylands 458 is a copy of the Pentateuch in a Greek version of the Hebrew Bible known as the Septuagint.
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...
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 →
How Did We Get the Old Testament Text?
Discover the fascinating journey of how the Old Testament was formed and preserved through history.
OTTC Genesis 2:4: Is the Father’s Personal Name Important?
What Is God’s personal name? Not surprisingly, the bulk of the 2 billion+ members of the churches of Christianity would likely find that question difficult to answer. And of those who can answer it, they have likely heard the common myth that has been passed down for centuries.
