Do Jehovah's witnesses wear tetragrammoton ring?

Question

I know the person wearing it, but would like to find out the meaning. I was studying a lot of symbols and religious websites. Jehovah seems to be the closest but I know that they wear a minimum of jewelry.

Answer 1

Jehovah's Witnesses do not generally wear a "tetragammoton ring" [sic], although there is no Scriptural principle which forbids doing so with the right motives, and where practical. However, the Scriptures clearly teach that true Christians would be known for their LOVE rather than for the display of some symbol or word.

(John 13:35) By this all will know that you are my [Jesus'] disciples, if you have love among yourselves.


"The Tetragrammaton" is a term which designates the four Hebrew characters spelling the divine name of the Almighty. Occasionally it is referred to as "the Tetragram". The accepted approximation in English is the Roman characters "YHWH".

The Scriptures teach that humans must never intentionally disrespect the divine name in any language, whether the Hebrew-language "Yahweh" or "Yehowah" or the English-language translation "Jehovah" or the Tetragrammaton itself.

(Exodus 20:7) You must not take up the name of Jehovah your God in a worthless way, for Jehovah will not leave the one unpunished who takes up his name in a worthless way


Also, Jehovah's Witnesses strongly reject idol worship of any kind, which directs attention away from Jehovah toward a creation.

(Romans 1:24-25) God, in keeping with the desires of their hearts, gave them up to uncleanness, ...those who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and venerated and rendered sacred service to the creation rather than the One who created


However, the Scriptures also imply that the Name itself can be a "memorial". This use is entirely appropropriate, but displays should be respectful and in accord with local sensibilities.

(Exodus 3:15) God said... 'Jehovah the God of your forefathers... This is my name to time indefinite, and this ["my name"] is the memorial of me to generation after generation.


As a religion, Jehovah's Witnesses do NOT generally display the Tetrammaton as mere ornamentation. Such things as their letterhead, branch offices, and book covers rarely broadcast the Tetragrammaton, but do include translations of the divine name into the languages understood by likely readers.

Individuals among Jehovah's Witnesses may privately choose to respectfully advertise the divine name where it may tend to encourage themselves and perhaps interest others.

Jehovah's Witnesses may be interested in reviewing the article on page 8 of the September 1974 Kingdom Ministry.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/na/

Answer 2

I'm one...we don't wear any kinds of symbols as a tradition but if one found a ring like that and wanted to wear it because they liked it, I don't think there'd be anything wrong with that....It's certainly not a requirement or a practice of Jehovah's Witnesses as a group.

As for wearing "minimal" jewellry - it's just a matter of individual personal taste. We don't get "dressing lessons". Some of us wear a lot, some of us wear little or none, some of us have good personal taste, some of us do not, some of us are rich, some of us are poor....we have choices about all of these things and everyone has their own personal circumstances. We are not all the same.

Answer 3

We strive to avoid placing Jehovah's name in a place that would dishonor it.

For instance if while wearing a ring with Jehovah's name on it, and we were to sin (and we do) that could bring reproach to Jehovah's name.

Even bearing the name Jehovah's Witnesses places a large responsibility on us to always strive to live in a way that brings honor to Jehovah.

to wear or not wear a ring would be a matter of conscience

The first 3 commandments reflect of the name of Jehovah, and shows how important keeping that name Holy is to Him. (Matt 6:6)

- Edit -

If a witness did decide to wear any ring, necklace, etc, no matter what "symbol" was on it. It would not be considered a "charm" if that is your question.

Side point.

I am not of the 144,000, and I have the hope of living forever in Paradise.

I do call Jehovah my Father. Because He is.

As to the cross, that is a religious symbol dating back long before Jesus walked the earth.

Answer 4

The Tetragram is the Hebrew name of God - YHWH - so I guess this ring has those 4 Hebrew letters on it. 'Jehovah' is the English translation of the Latin form of the word. Nice to see our American cousins joining us on this site (as per spelling of jewellery). Howdy folks! You're real welcome!

A more pertinent question might be, 'Why do JWs abhor wearing a cross as jewellery?' None of them dare wear one because their leaders have 'advised' them that it's 'not on'. But I'll stick to the ring thing even though I haven't seen any Tetragram rings, for some JWs have said it IS being worn (until such times as they read a 'Watchtower' mag 'advising' them against it.)

What I really want to know, however, is, what's the point of calling God 'Jehovah' if you can't call him 'Abba - Father' (as per Romans chapter 8)? JWs say only 144,000 people from the time of Christ have been able to do that; 99.9% of them today have NOT been adopted into the family of God. And they think that's okay? And that a RING means anything...?

Answer 5

I am one and I don't. I do wear jewelry in moderation. Christians must keep in mind the fine counsel given at 1 Peter 3:3, 4 --"Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God."

Answer 6

My sister is a JW so I emailed her to ask..... here is her reply.....
''In Ancient Hebrew God's name was written without vowels ...YHWH or JHWH. These are the Tetragrammoton. We say 'Yahweh' or 'Jehovah' filling in the missing vowels.
She has never seen it on a ring but it is frequently found on buildings, churches and coins.''

Answer 7

I am a Jehovah's Witness. And as far as I know we dont wear it.

Answer 8

Jehovah's witnesses try to stay away from symbols as a rule, so I would say no.

Answer 9

It is not required by that religion.
The Tetragrammatan is the 4 Hebrew letters that spelt God's name and they are YHWH.

Answer 10

I have never seen a JW with one on, but I may have missed it. There have been several on the edge of my social circle.