Yesterday we talked about how over time the Jews slowly but surely adopted traditions that led to a complete prohibition of verbalizing God’s formal name out loud in any situation. However, the early gentile Church fathers didn’t side with the Jews on this point and they also wanted to separate themselves from Judaism. This decision […]
DAY 30: The Real Reason Why The Jewish People Don’t Say יהוה Out Loud
Yesterday we discussed how from around 500 BC, the Jews began referring to the Almighty using the term “Elohim”. However, once the world entered the Greco-Roman era spearheaded by Alexander the Great, another new tradition started developing among the Jewish people. What happened was the complete discontinuation of speaking God’s name (YHVH) out loud altogether. […]
DAY 29: ELOHIM Was Actually A Very Common Word Used Throughout The Whole Ancient Middle East
Following on the heels of yesterday’s discussion about God’s formal name, one good question a lot of folks have is… …when exactly did the Jewish people start using the title “Elohim” to refer to the Almighty? The answer to that question is… …usage of “Elohim” began around 500 BC after the Babylonian Exile. It was […]
DAY 28: What Is The Correct Pronunciation Of יהוה?
The Scriptures tell us that the Lord’s formal name is YHWH. Understand that many of the other terms or labels used to refer to the God of Israel such as El Shaddai were NOT names. Rather they were impersonal titles used to emphasize a personal characteristic or attribute of God. Now one of the most […]
DAY 27: Why We Shouldn’t Be Too Hard On The Ancient Hebrews For Constantly Falling Into Idolatry
Yesterday, I talked about how the many gods in the land of Canaan were nothing more nor less than a continuation of the Mesopotamian deities or the gods of Nimrod. This means that when Abraham arrived in Canaan, he wouldn’t have been surprised at all at the structure of religious worship being practiced. Heck, he […]
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