Tag: Tetragrammaton

The Ancients Pronounce YHWH

Ancient writers were not negligent in preserving for us the correct pronunciation of the entire sacred name. Despite Jewish and Roman Church prohibitions against its use, the vocalization of the complete name was revealed and is preserved by some of these writers.

The following are various sources which attest to the pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton as Yahweh (Yah-oo-ay).

JOSEPHUS
Before any serious discussion can take place regarding the true pronunciation of the sacred name, it is necessary to recognize that the Tetragrammaton consists of four Hebrew vowels. Josephus writes:

His (the priest’s) head was covered by a tiara of fine linen, wreathed with blue, encircling which was another crown, of gold, whereon were embossed the sacred letters, to wit, FOUR VOWELS (φωνήεντα τέσσαρα; phonhenta tessara).1

CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA
Clement of Alexandria (2nd century CE), for instance, tells his readers that the sacred name was pronounced ’Ιαουέ and ’Ιαουαί,2 both words which approximate the sound Yah-oo-ay.

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Multiple Names of Salvation?

According to Scriptures, is there more than one name that can be called upon for salvation?

This question arises from the belief that “Yah,” as seen in the Messiah’s name (Yahushua or Yahshua), contains a shortened form of the Father’s name, Yahweh. Thus, “Yah” is equivalent to “Yahweh.” For salvation, this implies that both Yahushua and its variant, Yahshua, are equivalent to Yahweh.

Many people hold the view that, besides Yahweh, the various names used all carry the same significance, suggesting that any of these names could effectively lead to salvation. Names like Yeshua and Jesus are also considered sufficient for this purpose.

While this reasoning aligns with the beliefs of many, a deeper examination of the Scriptures reveals a different conclusion. This study aims to explore what the Scriptures truly say about this matter.

What Name?
Let’s start with some basics. One may ask, “What name was being utilized for salvation before Yahushua the Messiah came in the flesh?” Continue reading “Multiple Names of Salvation?” →

About the Name Yahweh

yhwh-11Some people need clarification about the issue of whether we can know the name of the creator. Some teach that it is impossible to attain this information. Some say the evidence reveals his name to be Yahweh, but the pronunciation cannot be known with certainty.

Some go so far as to say we shouldn’t even attempt to use the name Yahweh nor try to pronounce it, as it would disparage the creator. The logic would be that we are too ignorant and should not use guesswork when communicating with our creator. Besides, the creator recognizes our handicaps and hopeless situation, forgiving us for not obeying his instruction to know and proclaim his name. The following is just one scriptural verse of many that contradict such logic.

For it will be (that) ALL WHO WILL CALL ON THE NAME YAHWEH  SHALL BE SAVED. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem will be salvation, as Yahweh  has said, and among the saved who Yahweh  will call. (Joel 2:32)

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Why Yahushua Instead of Yahshua?

This spelling brings attention to the first part of the messiah’s earthly name: Yahu-shua (Yhw-shua). At some point, the “waw” was stripped out of the name, rendering the spelling Yah-shua.

It is important to recognize that the change from Yahushua to Yahshua began in the mid-2nd century B.C.E. with the ineffable name doctrine of the Jews. Continue reading “Why Yahushua Instead of Yahshua?” →