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NASB | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 6:9 ¶ "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. [Luke 11:2-4] |
Bible Question: How important is the name of the Most High and is Only Begotten Son? When we call on his name does he hear us even though we use variations. If the Son of God is born a Hebrew, why do we call him by a Latin name? Why don't we try to find out the truth and apply it? Where did the name God originate and what exactly did Moses call him? The bible says there is power in His Precious Name, well, if we call him by His Name what power will we posses? |
Bible Answer: The following I posted some time back: In ancient Hebrew the word for name is "shame." It actually means to call. Kind of like what we mean when we ask, "What are you called?" when we really mean, "What is your name?" But a name was much more than an epithet or tag to designate something. Rather, it was everything that that thing is known by. This makes a lot of sense, if you think about it. When I say "cat" it brings to mind all the attributes that those nasty house pets have as well as the things they do. In other words, we immediately think about "cat-ness." In ancient times people would superstitiously hide their real names, and adopt pseudonyms. They would not give their real names to anyone but their most trusted friends and family. This was because they thought that anyone who possessed their actual name, had power over them. Now, I'm not suggesting that there is anything mystical in a name. (I heard one lady say that if you said the name "Jesus" a thousand times you would instantly have the power of tongues. That is plain, superstitious ignorance.) However, to the ancient Hebrews -- and their later counterparts in the New Testament-- personal names meant more than they do to modern Americans. A name not only denoted an identity, but it denoted a person's position, honor, authority, power, nature, and character. Perhaps this will help your understanding of names. In Him, Doc |