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The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.
What does it mean? Is the Hebrew there a specific name for God which the English translators choose to capitalize? I know I should know the answer to this question, but I don't!
Thanks!
2007-09-13 12:23:27 · 12 answers · asked by KL 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just wanted to add: I meant when it is in all caps. Thanks everyone for your answers! The answer was somewhere in the back of my head but I couldn't reach it. ;)
2007-09-13 12:41:57 · update #1
When you see it all in caps it is the sacred name YHWH, or Yahweh. (the name of God disclosed to Moses in Exodus 3:14)
Usually it is the word LORD.
Lord is Adonai.
Sometimes when used in conjunction, like where the original is Adonai Yahweh, it is rendered the Lord GOD.
2007-09-13 12:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I most Bible's that I have, the reason why certain words are used is explained in front of the book, before Genesis.
So depending upon your translation, the name may be given with an explanation of which word was used. Some make a distinction between, Lord, LORD, God, and GOD.
So I didn't get the translation that you have. Or else I would look it up.
2007-09-13 12:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psalms 83: 18 says his name is Jehovah. The original hebrew is YHWH but back then they didn't have vowels in their alphabet. so the version of his name today is rendered Jehovah. Although, since they didnt have vowels we cant know for sure how to pronounce God's name. That applies to all the names in the Bible, including Jesus.
2016-04-04 19:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means YHWY (Yahweh). The Jews who have brought us our sciptures have given a great deal of reverence and respect to the name of God not uttering it or writing it out. There are some english versions that say Yahweh where the word LORD had been written in some version. The front of many bible explains this reason why it is in caps.
2007-09-13 12:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ms DeeAnn 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the type of bible you are reading. Some bibles capitalise Jesus as well. I should think it's to highlight the importance of the name of God...Jehovah, or in Hebrew Yahweh. You would need to go back to original texts in Greek or Hebrew to find out if the writers capitalised the name.
2007-09-13 12:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by Rikie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are reading the Old King James version, or New, they capitolized it because they replaced His real name. Jehovah was in the original and in the time the Old King James was translated they thought it a sin to say God's real name.
2007-09-13 12:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, whenever you write anything that deals with "God" you capitalize. It is a way of giving respect, just because there is nothing and no one above and beyond God in any aspect. So we give Him that respect and the same in the Bible.
2007-09-13 12:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the entire word "LORD" is in caps, it corresponds to YHWH, or the tetragrammaton, or Yahweh, in the Hebrew text.
2007-09-13 12:31:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is in reference to God, I do it in reference to the Father Son & Holy Spirit. Peace& Love
2007-09-13 12:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by GREGORIOUSITY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just think it's because He's really important and by capitalizing it, people are showing Him respect. Also, "Lord" is His name, so it is a proper noun.
2007-09-13 12:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋