In the Lords paryer, Jesus told us to refer to God, as, "Our Father"
Wouldn't it seem prudent for us to should follow his example?
2007-10-05 04:14:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
'Jehovah' can be broken down into the 'i am mischief' or 'i am god of ruin' in """Hebrew""".
'Jeh' or Yeh could be ' I am ' but ' I Am ' is ' E'Yah '
Strong's #1943 Hovah, another form for 1942; RUIN:-MISCHIEF
The better way to say God Almighty's name is Yah' ha' way.
I like 'Abba'.
2007-10-05 11:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by ander 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In the Bible, God has many Names, such as Adonai, Elohim, Shaddai, .........this is primarily Old Testament. Jehovah is actually a compound name,,,,,,,,,and is found about 5500 times in the Old Testament. It is seen as 'LORD '.....and refers to hIs covenant relationship with hIs people, ie: Jehovah Shalom is, God is my peace, Jehovah Jireh, God will provide, Jehovah Rapha, God is my Healer....and on and on, Each Name of God reveals another FACET of His personality, and His nature. In the New Testament, the Lord Jesus has many Names, Lord, Savior, Prince of Peace, King of Glory, Redeemer, and ad infinitum. Of course God is our Father, which is a very intimate Name. Yes, we ought to call God our Father...but it helps to know all about His other Names also. It is a rich and rewarding study for those interested.
2007-10-06 10:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never used to think about this until I left the JW's because we were taught that we should always use his name. Indeed we were taught that only prayers addressed to Jehovah are heard! Since I left I have begun to realise that it would have been disrespectful to call my father Bill, in fact it would never have entered my head. My ex husband called both his parents by their first names and it always made me feel uncomfortable. Father is a special name that, for me portrays many loving things, so I now call God, Father, or Heavenly Father.
2007-10-05 21:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by the truth has set me free 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah is not the only name. Plus we are not totally sure if Jehovah is the name meant by YHWH.
Jesus is teaching us how to have a personal realtionship with God. So His example is the one that we should follow, not an organizations.
2007-10-06 09:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by Nina, BaC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think this is a very personal choice.
I personally have experienced (as well as encountered others who have experienced) a block on being able to refer to God as "Father".
I no longer do--but as a new believer I had to allow God to heal my heart in regards to issues with my own earthly father before I could think of God in Heaven as my "Heavenly Father".
Many people have accepted Jesus as Savior and are learning to put God as LORD of their life. Sometimes it takes some time and healing before a person is able to refer to God as not only their LORD, SAVIOR but also their HEAVENLY FATHER.
I have compassion on them. Others are very ignorant of who God is--and have only been taught a very narrow view--hopefully by sharing here on Y/A it will open the eyes of those who need growth in this area.
God can not be limited by a name or title. I believe that is one of the reasons why God the Father referred to himself as "I AM".
May God Bless You today and everyday!
2007-10-05 04:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by steinbeck11 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jesus taught his disciples to pray in such a manner, and as Jews they likely knew of Jeremiah's reference to God as Father and the Jews as his children: 'How gladly would I treat you like sons and give you a desirable land... I thought you would call me 'Father' and not turn away from following me...' (Jer 3:19-20). It is therefore not coincidence that Christians who call God their Father in heaven are also his sons - his children - adopted into his family through the new birth. (Romans ch. 8) Such ones call God 'Abba' and they know they are going to heaven to be with God.
Significantly, Jesus went on to teach, 'Hallowed be your name'. But in those days 'the name' meant the character of the person - the reputation. It wasn't a particular pronunciation that mattered but the reverence due the person that had to be promoted. Anybody can call him Jehovah. That doesn't prove anything. But only God's adopted children can call him 'Father' and know the tenderness of his love.
2007-10-05 04:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by Annsan_In_Him 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was Jehovah; God the Father was Melchisadek (Heb. 7:3).
2007-10-05 05:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus did NOT speak English
The Rabinnic Jews referred to God as Jehovah (or Yahweh)
Jehovah is a term for God so it is not disrespectful.
Neither is saying our father, what is in your heart is more important when you pray than the language you pray in.
2007-10-05 04:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We refer to him using such names...Jehovah...Yahweh...God and what not!...The reason being we do not really know his name!
In the Lord's Prayer refering to him as 'Our Father' shows a close relationship that he has established between you and him...but it all comes down to you as a person and what name you wish to call him...Its a free choice!!...As long as you know you are talking to your God!
God Bless!
2007-10-05 04:33:13 · answer #9 · answered by redzonecash 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God has many names, no I don't find calling him by any of them disrespectful. My Father is Jehovah, I AM,Yahweh, Adonai, El Shadai, Allah, Elohim, there are 72 names for God. Islam has about 90 names for God.
2007-10-05 04:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I pray to my Father in Heaven but I also exalt Him with the titles that He has given to us that describe his awesome character.
Adonai El Shaddai - Lord God Almighty
Jehovah or Yohvah - Jireh - God whose provision shall be seen.
But I always am grateful to be able to call the eternal and almighty Creator my Father. What a privelage! What a comfort! What a joy!
2007-10-05 04:21:19 · answer #11 · answered by Martin S 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋