The scholarly consensus is that the original pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton was Yahweh (יַהְוֶה‎).^[14][15] R. R. Reno agrees that, when in the late first millennium Jewish scholars inserted indications of vowels into the Hebrew Bible, they signalled that what was pronounced was "Adonai" (Lord); non-Jews later combined the vowels of Adonai with the consonants of the Tetragrammaton and invented the name "Jehovah".^[16] Paul Joüon and Takamitsu Muraoka state: "The Qre is יְהֹוָה‎ the Lord, whilst the Ktiv is probably יַהְוֶה‎ (according to ancient witnesses)", and they add: "Note 1: In our translations, we have used Yahweh, a form widely accepted by scholars, instead of the traditional Jehovah."^[17] In 1869, Smith's Bible Dictionary, a collaborative work of noted scholars of the time, declared: "Whatever, therefore, be the true pronunciation of the word, there can be little doubt that it is not Jehovah."^[18] Mark P. Arnold remarks that certain conclusions drawn from the pronunciation of יהוה‎ as "Yahweh" would be valid even if the scholarly consensus were not correct.^[19] Thomas Römer holds that "the original pronunciation of Yhwh was 'Yahô' or 'Yahû'".^[20] Max Reisel, in The Mysterious Name of YHWH, says that the "vocalisation of the Tetragrammaton must originally have been YeHūàH or YaHūàH".^[21]

 

The element yahwi- (ia-wi) is found in Amorite personal names (e.g. yahwi-dagan), commonly denoted as the semantic equivalent of the Akkadian ibašši-DN. The latter refers to one existing which, in the context of deities, can also refer to one's eternal existence, which aligns with Bible verses such as Exodus 3:15 and views that ehye ’ăšer ’ehye can mean "I am the Existing One".^[22] It also explains the ease of Israelites applying the Olam (or 'everlasting') epithet from El^[23] to Yahweh.^[24]

 Edward Robinson's translation of a work by Gesenius, gives Gesenius' personal view as: "My own view coincides with that of those who regard this name as anciently pronounced [יַהְוֶה‎/Yahweh] like the Samaritans."^[29]

 

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The Mesha Steele

 

The Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone, is an ancient inscription dating back to the 9th century BCE. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Origin and Discovery:

   • The Mesha Stele was discovered in 1868 in Dhiban, Jordan.
   • It was erected by King Mesha of Moab, a historical figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

2. Inscription:

   • The stele is a large stone slab with an inscription in the Moabite language.
   • It commemorates King Mesha’s victories over the Israelites and his efforts to reclaim Moabite territories.

3. Content:

   • The inscription describes the construction and restoration of various cities and fortifications.
   • It highlights the Moabite god Chemosh, whom Mesha credits for his military successes.
   • The stele also mentions the House of David, providing one of the earliest non-Biblical references to the Davidic dynasty.

4. Significance:

   • The Mesha Stele is a crucial historical artifact that sheds light on the political, cultural, and religious context of the ancient Near East.
   • It confirms the existence of the Moabite kingdom and its interactions with neighboring powers.
   • Scholars use it to study language, religion, and geopolitics during the Iron Age.
   • This is also the earliest known inscription of the Name of Yahweh.

In summary, the Mesha Stele provides valuable insights into the ancient world and remains a significant piece of epigraphic evidence from the biblical period.

 

How was it Discovered?

 

The Mesha Stele was discovered in 1868 near the ancient city of Dibon (now Dhiban) in Jordan. Here’s how it happened:

1. Initial Discovery:

   • Anglican missionary Frederick Augustus Klein accidentally found the stele intact at the site of ancient Dibon.
   • The stele is a black basalt monument bearing an inscription by King Mesha of Moab.
   • It dates back to around 840 BCE.

2. Squeeze and Destruction:

   • A local Arab created a papier-mâché impression (known as a “squeeze”) of the stele on behalf of archaeologist Charles Simon Clermont-Ganneau.
   • In the following year, the Bani Hamida tribe deliberately smashed the stele into several fragments.
   • This act of defiance was in response to Ottoman authorities pressuring the Bedouins to hand over the stele for it to be given to Germany.
   • Fortunately, Clermont-Ganneau had the original impression, which allowed him to later piece together the fragments.

3. Significance:

   • The Mesha Stele is the first major epigraphic Canaanite inscription found in the Southern Levant.
   • It is the longest Iron Age inscription ever discovered in the region.
   • The stele provides invaluable information on the Moabite language and the political relationship between Moab and Israel during the 9th century BCE.
   • Notably, it contains the earliest certain extrabiblical reference to the Israelite god Yahweh and refers to the kingdom of Israel (the “House of Omri”).

4. Authenticity:

   • Over the years, its authenticity has been debated, but most biblical archaeologists today consider it genuine and historical.
   • The Mesha Stele has been part of the collection at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, since 1873

 

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The Messiah came and revealed the hearts of many men. (John 2:24, Matthew 9:4, Luke 9:47)

He revealed something else that is NEVER PREACHED in churches. Ever.

This is something that is even more important than salvation. At least, more important to Almighty.

The MessiYah says the following in His final prayer:

John 17:6 "I revealed Your NAME to the men whom You gave to Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You gave them to Me; and they have kept Your Word."

John 17:11 "And no longer am I in the world, yet these are in the world; and I come to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your NAME, those whom You gave to Me, that they may be united as We are united."

John 17:26 "And I made known Your NAME to them, and will make it known, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them."

The father's name is something that is REVEALED. Millions reject it outright and prefer to use the title god instead of Yah. However, there are those who will immediately recognize the importance and change their practice of using titles.

The Messiah revealed this NAME under dire circumstances.

Wikipedia: "After the Babylonian Exile (6th century BCE), and especially from the 3rd century BCE on, Jews ceased to use the name Yahweh for two reasons. As Judaism became a universal rather than merely a local religion, the more common Hebrew noun Elohim (plural in form but understood in the singular), meaning “God,” tended to replace Yahweh to demonstrate the universal sovereignty of Israel’s God over all others. At the same time, the divine name was increasingly regarded as too sacred to be uttered; it was thus replaced vocally in the synagogue ritual by the Hebrew word Adonai (“My Lord”), which was translated as Kyrios (“Lord”) in the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures."

Even in today's age, we have rules being passed down that ban the use of His sacred name. As recent as 2008)

So the messiah has come to reveal this name at, possibly the worst time in history. This was at a time where nobody could even utter the name of Almighty or it was considered blasphemy and punishable by death. He revealed the name to His chosen apostles after a 400 year ban. Here is some research done on this unscriptural ban.

Unfortunately it didn't last long before people were killed for preaching in that name again. (Acts 4:17)

But it was prophesied that the NAME would once again be restored. We are there.

Isaiah 12:4 And in that day you shall say, Praise YAHWEH! Call on His NAME; declare His doings among the peoples; make mention that His NAME is exalted.

Psalms 148:13 Let them praise the NAME of YAHWEH; for His NAME alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heavens.

Proverbs 18:10 The NAME of YAHWEH is a tower of strength, the righteous runs into it and is set on high.

Psalms 68:4 Sing to Elohim, sing praise to His NAME; lift up a song for Him who rides in the deserts, by His NAME YAH; yea, exult in His presence.

The name of all names. This matters! This is crucial to a person's salvation. (Acts 2:38, 22:16, Philippians 2:9)

John 5:43 "I have come in the NAME of My Father, and you do not receive Me. If another comes in his own NAME, you will receive that one." (Absolutely must be the father's name)

Zec 3:9 For, behold, I will bring forth My Servant, THE BRANCH. For behold, the stone which I have given before Joshua, on the one stone are seven eyes.I will engrave its engraving, says YAHWEH of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Zec 6:11-13 11 And take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set on the head of Joshua (Yah'shua) the son of Jehozadak, the high priest. 12 And speak to him, saying, So says YAHWEH of Hosts, saying, Behold! The Man whose NAME is THE BRANCH! And He shall spring up out of His place, and He shall build the sanctuary of YAHWEH. 13 Even He shall build the sanctuary of YAHWEH; and He shall bear the majesty, and shall sit and rule on His throne. And He shall be a priest on His throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between the two of them.

He shared the same NAME as Joshua, son of Nun. Pronounced, Yawshua due to the J sound being non-existent at the time.

The first two letters of the tetragrammaton. YaH. The shortened form of Yahweh’s NAME. As per David and Moses. Psalms 68:4 (Strong's H3050)

The Messiah's name is Yah'shua, which literally means, Yahweh is salvation. Or Yahweh's Redemption.

The only NAME by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)

Psalms 23:3 For You are my Rock and my Fortress; and for Your NAME'S sake lead me and guide me.

 

This is where it gets rough!

 

Did you know that the title that the world uses for Almighty, is actually the name of a Babylonian pagan deity?

That's right. Isaiah 65:11 refers to a name spelled Gād. Gād is the Deity of Fortune.

Even in the Septuagint they called this deity the Devil. Isaiah 65 Brenton's Septuagint Translation (biblehub.com)

The reason it's not transliterated in Scripture like most names? It's pronounced Gawd in Hebrew. (Strong's H1407/1410)

It is believed that H1408 was created specifically to hide this fact. As there is no entry for H1408 in any Ancient Hebrew Lexicons and is only used for this transliteration. In it's proper context (Deification), this name is, undeniably, referencing paganism and the pagan deity of fortune.

In the original script, these words are precisely the same hebrew letters as H1409/H1410 yet the pronunciation is GAWD. Prior to the Masoretic text and vowel points.

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Encyclopedia of the Bible:

 

GAD (DEITY, A GOD) găd gawd (גָּד, H1514; LXX Gen 30:11 τύχη, fortune, troop KJV; Isa 65:11 H1408; δαίμων, G1230, fortune RSV, that troop KJV). A god of fortune, or good luck, worshiped by certain Sem. peoples. He is usually mentioned with Meni, “Destiny.” Isaiah proclaimed that the worshipers of Gad and Meni would suffer judgment (Isa 65:11).

Some scholars find a reference to this deity in Leah’s naming of her son Gad (Gen 30:11). The popularity of the worship of this god among the Canaanites is manifested by the place names, Baal-gad "Ba'al-Gawd" (Josh 11:17; cf. 12:7; 13:5) and Migdal-gad "Migdahl-Gawd" (Josh 15:37), and the personal names, Gaddi "Gawd-ee" and Gaddiel "Gawd-iel" (Num 13:10, 11). Gad has frequently been equated with the Babylonian god Marduk and with Jupiter as well.

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The whole world calls their deity by the name GOD. As if capitalizing some letters changes the name or the person. This name was given to the enemy of Almighty. A Babylonian deity! The adversary to the people of Yahweh as even recorded in the Septuagint.

Regardless of how or why we have gotten to this point, we are here. Whether by erroneous translations, ill-educated men or by sinister design, we are here. We know the scribes were prophesied to have lying pens. Jeremiah 8:8-9

We are commanded to extol His NAME. HalleluYah is a command that we Praise the name Yah!" Psalms 68:4

Furthermore, we are actually COMMANDED NOT to say the names of other mighty ones being worshipped by the other nations. Exodus 23:13

I can't imagine it could get much worse. We should never refer to our heavenly Father, Yah, by the name of His adversary. How horrifying to even think it would be okay.

Is this "The great falling away" spoken to us by Paul? 2Thess 2:3 

 

We are blessed to have received the revelation of His name.

 

Psa 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of YAHWEH.

 

Let us use the name, that is above any other, rather than any substitute. We should all prove our hearts before Him. And how much more proof than to worship as He instucts us?

 

Psa 150:6  Let all that has breath praise Yah. Hallel-u-Yah! (Praise Ye Yah!)

 

Shalom!

Don Butler.