Subject: Why don't we address God as Yahweh? |
Bible Note: Tim: Sharp observation. But consider this: Exodus 34:14 NAS. --for you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God -- Amplified. For you shall worship no other god; for the Lord, Whose name is Jealous, is a jealous (impassioned) God, New English Translation. "For you must not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name[8] is Jealous, is a jealous God. "[8]Here, too, the emphasis on God's being a jealous God is repeated (see Exod 20:5). The use of 'name' here is to stress that this is his nature, his character." The Hebrew word "Shem" (Strong's #08034) here translated "name" has more than one meaning. It can be translated "name; reputation; memory; renown" (Vine's Complete Expository Dictionary, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1984). Grace to you, kalos |