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originally posted by: Itisnowagain
a reply to: St Udio
You don't have to travel anywhere for the kingdom to reveal itself.
In fact it's where you never look.....
It's where you are looking from.
originally posted by: dontneedaname
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Anyway...what does YAHWEH / JEHOVAH mean?
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John 8:58:
RS reads: “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am [Greek, e·goʹ ei·miʹ].’” (NE, KJ, TEV, JB, NAB all read “I am,” some even using capital letters to convey the idea of a title. Thus they endeavor to connect the expression with Exodus 3:14, where, according to their rendering, God refers to himself by the title “I Am.”) However, in NW the latter part of John 8:58 reads: “Before Abraham came into existence, I have been.” (The same idea is conveyed by the wording in AT, Mo, CBW, and SE.)
Which rendering agrees with the context? The question of the Jews (verse 57) to which Jesus was replying had to do with age, not identity. Jesus’ reply logically dealt with his age, the length of his existence. Interestingly, no effort is ever made to apply e·goʹ ei·miʹ as a title to the holy spirit.
Says A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research, by A. T. Robertson: “The verb [ei·miʹ] . . . Sometimes it does express existence as a predicate like any other verb, as in [e·goʹ ei·miʹ] (Jo. 8:58).”—Nashville, Tenn.; 1934, p. 394.
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The Bible’s answer
God has just one personal name. It is written יהוה in Hebrew and is usually rendered “Jehovah” in English. * [Some Hebrew scholars favor the rendering “Yahweh” for God’s name.] Through his prophet Isaiah, God stated: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” (Isaiah 42:8) This name appears about 7,000 times in ancient Bible manuscripts—far more frequently than any other term for God or, indeed, anyone else’s personal name. * [A shortened form of the divine name, “Jah,” appears about 50 times in the Bible, including its use in the word “Hallelujah,” or “Alleluia,” which means “Praise Jah.”—Revelation 19:1; American Standard Version; King James Version.]
Are there other names for God?
Although the Bible refers to God by only one personal name, it uses many titles and descriptions for him. The following list of some of those titles and descriptions shows how each one reveals an aspect of Jehovah’s nature or his personality.
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originally posted by: dontneedaname
Anyway...what does YAHWEH / JEHOVAH mean?
Shortly before the first century A.D., it became common for Jews to avoid saying the divine name for fear of misusing it and breaking the second commandment (“You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain,” Dt 5:11). Whenever they read Scripture aloud and encountered the divine name, they substituted another Hebrew word, “Adonai” (which means “Lord” or “my Lord”), in its place.
Jehovah’s Witnesses blast orthodox Christendom for “hiding the name of God” by replacing “Jehovah” with “the Lord” whenever “Jehovah” appears in Scripture. They charge this is a Jewish “superstition” that dishonors God (which it does not). Yet their own organization has a name that was invented as a result of the same thinking that produced the use of “the Lord.”
A name of the Hebrew God, represented in Hebrew by the Tetragrammaton ("four letters") יהוה (Yod Heh Vav Heh), which was transliterated into Roman script as Y H W H. Because it was considered blasphemous to utter the name of God, it was only written and never spoken, which resulted in the original pronunciation becoming lost. The name may have originally been derived from the old Semitic root הוה (hawah) meaning "to be" or "to become".
originally posted by: whereislogic
originally posted by: dontneedaname
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Anyway...what does YAHWEH / JEHOVAH mean?
God himself explained the meaning of his name to his faithful servant Moses. When Moses asked about God’s name, Jehovah replied: “I Will Become What I Choose to Become.” (Exodus 3:14) Rotherham’s translation renders those words: “I Will Become whatsoever I please.” So Jehovah can become whatever is needed in order to fulfill his purposes, and he can cause to happen whatever is required with regard to his creation and the accomplishment of his purpose.
Many bible translators have chosen to translate that phrase in Exodus 3:14 as “I AM” or “I Am That I Am” (KJ), but that's not entirely accurate. They often don't want to change it (even when they know better) cause most of these are Trinitarians who want to link this to John 8:58, where in their translations Jesus also uses the phrase “I am” (which they then sometimes capitalize to convey the idea of a title).
John 8:58
King James Bible
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
New King James Version
Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”
International Standard Version
Jesus told them, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, before there was an Abraham, I AM!"
New American Bible
Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.”
New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
Jesus said to them: “Most truly I say to you, before Abraham came into existence, I have been.” [this is proper English syntax and grammar.]
Trinity (Reasoning From the Scriptures)
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John 8:58:
RS reads: “Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am [Greek, e·goʹ ei·miʹ].’” (NE, KJ, TEV, JB, NAB all read “I am,” some even using capital letters to convey the idea of a title. Thus they endeavor to connect the expression with Exodus 3:14, where, according to their rendering, God refers to himself by the title “I Am.”) However, in NW the latter part of John 8:58 reads: “Before Abraham came into existence, I have been.” (The same idea is conveyed by the wording in AT, Mo, CBW, and SE.)
Which rendering agrees with the context? The question of the Jews (verse 57) to which Jesus was replying had to do with age, not identity. Jesus’ reply logically dealt with his age, the length of his existence. Interestingly, no effort is ever made to apply e·goʹ ei·miʹ as a title to the holy spirit.
Says A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in the Light of Historical Research, by A. T. Robertson: “The verb [ei·miʹ] . . . Sometimes it does express existence as a predicate like any other verb, as in [e·goʹ ei·miʹ] (Jo. 8:58).”—Nashville, Tenn.; 1934, p. 394.
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“The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph 1:3) has only 1 personal name. There may be some debate about which vowels to use, but it's still the same name.
How Many Names Does God Have?
The Bible’s answer
God has just one personal name. It is written יהוה in Hebrew and is usually rendered “Jehovah” in English. * [Some Hebrew scholars favor the rendering “Yahweh” for God’s name.] Through his prophet Isaiah, God stated: “I am Jehovah. That is my name.” (Isaiah 42:8) This name appears about 7,000 times in ancient Bible manuscripts—far more frequently than any other term for God or, indeed, anyone else’s personal name. * [A shortened form of the divine name, “Jah,” appears about 50 times in the Bible, including its use in the word “Hallelujah,” or “Alleluia,” which means “Praise Jah.”—Revelation 19:1; American Standard Version; King James Version.]
Are there other names for God?
Although the Bible refers to God by only one personal name, it uses many titles and descriptions for him. The following list of some of those titles and descriptions shows how each one reveals an aspect of Jehovah’s nature or his personality.
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The format for that table is a little hard to copy-paste, but there are 26 titles and descriptions listed there, among which are:
Title (or description): I Am That I Am
Reference: Exodus 3:14, King James Version
Meaning: Becomes whatever is needed to fulfill his purpose. This phrase has also been translated “I Will Become whatsoever I please” or “I Will Become What I Choose to Become.” (The Emphasised Bible, by J. B. Rotherham; New World Translation) This description helps to explain the personal name, Jehovah, given in the next verse.—Exodus 3:15.
Title: God
Reference: Genesis 1:1
Meaning: An object of worship; a strong One. The Hebrew word ʼElo·himʹ is plural, indicating Jehovah’s majesty, dignity, or excellence.
Lord
Psalm 135:5
Owner or master; Hebrew ʼA·dhohnʹ and ʼAdho·nimʹ.
Most High
Psalm 47:2
Occupies the supreme position.
Psalm 83:18 (KJ):
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.
originally posted by: Lazarus Short
The Good News (Gospel) is that EVERYONE gets to the Kingdom of Heaven...in the fullness of time. It's a done deal - don't worry about it - but do live as good a life as you are able, for it is pleasing to the Father.
originally posted by: dontneedaname
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www.behindthename.com...
... The name may have originally been derived from the old Semitic root הוה (hawah) meaning "to be" or "to become".
originally posted by: dontneedaname
Thanks for posting this and emphasizing the I AM part. So per your post GOD = I AM.
I'm going to say GOD = EGO. Collective EGO. Our "sense of I." Our collective sense of I.
Anything that is worshiped can be termed a god, inasmuch as the worshiper attributes to it might greater than his own and venerates it. A person can even let his belly be a god. (Ro 16:18; Php 3:18, 19) The Bible makes mention of many gods (Ps 86:8; 1Co 8:5, 6), but it shows that the gods of the nations are valueless gods.—Ps 96:5; see GODS AND GODDESSES.
Hebrew Terms. Among the Hebrew words that are translated “God” is ʼEl, probably meaning “Mighty One; Strong One.” (Ge 14:18) ...
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The Hebrew word ʼelo·himʹ (gods) appears to be from a root meaning “be strong.” ʼElo·himʹ is the plural of ʼelohʹah (god). Sometimes this plural refers to a number of gods (Ge 31:30, 32; 35:2), but more often it is used as a plural of majesty, dignity, or excellence. ʼElo·himʹ is used in the Scriptures with reference to Jehovah himself, to angels, to idol gods (singular and plural), and to men.
When applying to Jehovah, ʼElo·himʹ is used as a plural of majesty, dignity, or excellence. (Ge 1:1) ...
Meaning: Becomes whatever is needed to fulfill his purpose. This phrase has also been translated “I Will Become whatsoever I please” or “I Will Become What I Choose to Become.” (The Emphasised Bible, by J. B. Rotherham; New World Translation) This description helps to explain the personal name, Jehovah, given in the next verse.—Exodus 3:15.
originally posted by: whereislogic
My post was explaining why the rendering (containing) "I AM" at Exodus 3:14 isn't "entirely accurate". Also, the Hebrew word for "God" (or "god") isn't related to the verb הוה (hawah), "to become". So I wouldn't put it like you did there (when talking about the meaning of Hebrew names and words).
originally posted by: dontneedaname
Is God’s Name Yahweh or Jehovah?
www.catholic.com...
... Yet their own organization has a name that was invented as a result of the same thinking that produced the use of “the Lord.”
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Lies, Lies!
Certainly, the handiest trick of the propagandist is the use of outright lies. ...
They sift the facts, exploiting the useful ones and concealing the others. They also distort and twist facts, specializing in lies and half-truths. Your emotions, not your logical thinking abilities, are their target.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. ...
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?
Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.