What Jehovahs Witnesses really believe

[benidict]

O.K. I promised I would Put my :twocents: in about the name Jehovah. Mind you, I am no expert in Hebrew. I can only speak and read a very few phrases. however, the NAME is spelled out in Hebrew, Yod He Vav He. To my knowledge there is no letter J in the Hebrew alphabet. There were also no vowels when these scriptures were written down. For the 1rst verse of Genesis alone, you have a possible 100 different translations. The best we can come up with when it comes to the NAME is YAHWEH. This however could also be wrong. There is a theory among the Rabbinic sages that I have read that in reallity this Name actually could not be articulated. That the only ones who KNEW how to properly speak the NAME were the High Priest, and then the NAME was only spoken once a year in the Holy of Holies. It was so sacred, that to actually use it, other than this one time a year, was considered taking the Lords NAME in vain. Any thoughts? Any Corrections? Please feel free. Im open to all. I like to learn. Peace

 

[confusedius]

Very interesting post, benidict, thank you.

This is essentially in line with the JW teaching, and it is not too far a stretch to see how it could be considered Jehovah in english. I believe it is to ensure everyone knows that they are not witnessing for one of the many other Gods extant.

I fully agree, in mind and spirit, with the concept that we are not worthy to utter God’s name- so glad you brought that up.

James

 

[SteveVH]

Very interesting post, benidict, thank you.

This is essentially in line with the JW teaching, and it is not too far a stretch to see how it could be considered Jehovah in english. I believe it is to ensure everyone knows that they are not witnessing for one of the many other Gods extant.

I fully agree, in mind and spirit, with the concept that we are not worthy to utter God’s name- so glad you brought that up.

James

We are no longer allowed to pronounce the name of Lord (YAHWEH) in the Catholic Church. Even music that had the name in the lyrics has had to be changed to “Lord”.

 

[benidict]

We are no longer allowed to pronounce the name of Lord (YAHWEH) in the Catholic Church. Even music that had the name in the lyrics has had to be changed to “Lord”.

I am happy about this. The NAME is so Holy, it should not be uttered. I have it on my wrist. in Hebrew. I tell them there is not pronunciation. I will tell them that it is the NAME of God in Hebrew, Or any number of things. But I find it very uncomfortable to say the NAME. I dont feel worthy. Peace

 

[SteveVH]

I am happy about this. The NAME is so Holy, it should not be uttered. I have it on my wrist. in Hebrew. I tell them there is not pronunciation. I will tell them that it is the NAME of God in Hebrew, Or any number of things. But I find it very uncomfortable to say the NAME. I dont feel worthy. Peace

I agree. It always kind of bothered me when I found out that the Jews held it such high esteem that they could not utter it. I’m gratefull for the change.

 

[Dokimas]

We are no longer allowed to pronounce the name of Lord (YAHWEH) in the Catholic Church. Even music that had the name in the lyrics has had to be changed to “Lord”.

When did this change take place?

What did the ECF’s say on this issue? Did they use YAHWEH or not?

If they did, why change now?

If they did not, why was it changed in the first place so it needed to be corrected?

I’m confused.

 

[SteveVH]

When did this change take place?

What did the ECF’s say on this issue? Did they use YAHWEH or not?

If they did, why change now?

If they did not, why was it changed in the first place so it needed to be corrected?

I’m confused.

As I recall this has taken place only within the last year or so. I was called to a meeting because I am a music minister and several of our songs call God by the divine name. That name has been replaced with “Lord”. I have no idea if the ECF’s uttered the Name as it has never really concerned me. It is a matter of respect only, and has nothing to do with doctrine or theology.

 

[pablope]

When did this change take place?

What did the ECF’s say on this issue? Did they use YAHWEH or not?

If they did, why change now?

If they did not, why was it changed in the first place so it needed to be corrected?

I’m confused.

I think it has something to do with the proper pronunciation also, which has been lost forever. And since the proper way of saying it is lost, the Church deemed it proper to exclude it an any Church liturgy, hymns, etc.