Are they not supposed to use the word "god" in speech also, like "god knows how long" or whatever.
Also I guess they don't use the expression "Christ!" as an interjection or is that just common enough that they do? Thanks.
2006-09-04 08:40:19 · 12 answers · asked by maggie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jews write G-d instead of God, it is a way of avoiding writing a name of G-d, to avoid the risk of the sin of erasing or defacing the Name.
2006-09-04 08:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jews do and can say God.
As for why some Jews will write "God" and some write "G-d": it has to do with the Hebrew names for God. There are many names for God in Hebrew, some holier than others. The holiest of them all is never written out by a human hand is never spoken. Without vowels, it is Y-H-W-Y or something like that. You may recognize this from some Christian denominations, as they do not follow the same rules. The God versus G-d is simply an adaption of those beliefs in to English. However, because the names of God are all Hebrew, many consider God (though still a name of God) not to be as holy as the Hebrew names and therefore less of a big deal to write.
As one person mentioned, it is not right (in Judaism) to erase the name of God. Something with "God" written on it is supposed to be buried in the ground, 10 feet down or something.
2006-09-04 16:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by So I says... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the Ten Commandments is not to use God's name in vain. This means that Jews can say God only when praying, studying religion, etc. Personally, I'm Jewish, but I don't even think twice about saying "God damn it!" when I'm angry.
Jesus Christ is also used only as an interjection. That's just because our culture is very Christianity-influenced. Besides, we don't consider Jesus holy, so his name can be said in vain. "Moses!" just doesn't sound as good.
2006-09-04 15:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Jewish and I say god a lot. That should be enough to brake that axiom.
And seriously, "god" is not even a Hebrew word. Why shouldn't we say it?
2006-09-05 14:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by yotg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was raised assembly of G-d but i became Messianic Jewish ..the thing is that we do G-d and J-sus because it is out of respect it is nothing else and yes we can say it its just about respect..
This is from our congregations website
We write G-d and L-rd without vowels as a traditional sign of respect
2006-09-04 15:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by away right now 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Jewish and have never heard of that. My mom used to say "God give me strength" when my younger siblings were getting on her nerves...
2006-09-04 15:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can and do say God, Yaweh, etc.
Only unfaithful Jews don't say the name of God, it's required by certain scriptures.
2006-09-04 15:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-09-04 15:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no need to talk abt the god that does not exist
2006-09-04 15:44:23 · answer #9 · answered by lonly_planet1976 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
it is considered "taking His name in Vain", by their teachings.
2006-09-04 15:44:52 · answer #10 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋